Ottawa (November 19, 2008) - Each spring, as part of the celebration of National Volunteer Week, the City of Ottawa holds an award ceremony by invitation to publicly thank the many volunteers at work in our community. The event will be held in May, date to be confirmed. The Civic Appreciation Awards are a joint effort. The City organizes the event, but its success rests with the public's participation in nominating the award recipients. So, if you know someone in your community whose volunteer efforts should be recognized, please come forward. Nominate that special volunteer who has touched your life. For further information, please visit the following website: http://ottawa.ca/residents/volunteerservices/civic_appreciation/index_en.html Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 27, 2009. Nominations received after this date will be carried forward into the following year's award categories. The Mayor and City Councillors presented the 2008 Civic Appreciation Awards at a ceremony in May. Civic Appreciation Awards Nomination Form: Available format: Where to send nomination: Mail : City of Ottawa, Civic Appreciation Awards Selection Committee c/o City Clerk's Branch, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Fax: 613-580-2567 E-mail: volunteer@ottawa.ca |