Celebrating the achievements and generosity of Kelowna citizens.
Each year the Civic and Community Awards honour individuals whose achievements and contributions have been of significant benefit to Kelowna. The awards recognize the talent, dedication and generosity of our outstanding, athletes, volunteers, artists and a business whose unique gifts have contributed so greatly to life in Kelowna.
Celebrating community spirit, the awards cover a wide spectrum of accomplishment. Award recipients are chosen by committee, from nominations received from the public. Nomination period runs from January 4th to February 12th, 2010.
This year's gala dinner and awards presentation will be held on Wednesday April 14th, 2010 at the Delta Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre. Tickets available thru Ticket Master starting March 15th, 2010.
For more information on the Civic and Community Awards, contact (250) 469-8967 or email agilbert@kelowna.ca
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2009 Award Categories
Please see below categories and click on the category headline to download the nomination form.
Corporate Community Award
Awarded to a Kelowna business in recognition of its generous support to organizations and/or community initiatives having a direct benefit on the residents of Kelowna. Support may be in the form of employee volunteerism, financial contributions or in-kind services.
Male Athlete of the Year
Awarded to the male athlete (amateur or professional) bringing the greatest amount of recognition to Kelowna.
Female Athlete of the Year
Awarded to the female athlete (amateur or professional) bringing the greatest amount of recognition to Kelowna.
Augie Ciancone Memorial Award
Awarded to the most outstanding high school male and female athlete in the area of the Central Okanagan.
Nominations and selections for the Augie Ciancone Memorial Male and Female Athlete of the Year are organized through School District #23, for more info contact Hal Hennenfent, hhennenf@sd23.bc.ca (president of the Okanagan Athletic Schools Association)
Bob Giordano Memorial Award
Awarded to a Kelowna citizen who has contributed significantly through voluntary service to amateur sport, such as coaching or administrative support.
Bryan Couling Memorial Athletic Team of the Year Award
Awarded to the Kelowna team (amateur or professional) bringing the greatest amount of recognition to Kelowna.
Central Okanagan Foundation Volunteer Organization of the Year Award
Awarded to the volunteer organization that has provided outstanding community service relating to actions having a direct beneficial effect on residents in Kelowna.
Teen Honour in the Arts Awards
Awarded to a youth who has made an outstanding contribution in their community through cultural and/or artistic efforts. Must be a current resident of Kelowna.
Honour in the Arts Award
Awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in their community through cultural and/or artistic efforts. Must be a current resident of Kelowna.
Woman of the Year - Sarah Donalda Treadgold Memorial Award
Awarded to a woman in recognition of her overall outstanding contributions to the well-being of the City of Kelowna. Nominees must be current residents of the City of Kelowna.
Man of the Year - Fred Macklin Memorial Award
Awarded to a man in recognition of his overall outstanding contributions to the well-being of the City of Kelowna. Nominees must be current residents of the City of Kelowna.
Young Female and Young Male Citizen of the Year Awards
Awarded to a young female and young male citizen who has made an outstanding contribution to the well-being of the City of Kelowna. Nominees must be current residents of the City of Kelowna.
