Township of Tiny opens nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Awards

(Tiny, Ontario) The Township of Tiny is calling for nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Awards. The nomination period closes at noon on August 30, 2024. Award categories include the following:

Corrie Hamelin Memorial Community Volunteer Award

This award recognizes an individual who has volunteered their time and energy to more than one community association, organization or cause, in a selfless manner; and/or has strong beliefs in giving back to the community and benefiting the people of the township.

Robert Robitaille Memorial Volunteer Award

This award recognizes an individual who has generously volunteered their time and has been committed to the development and advancement of parks and recreation in the community; and/or has made a difference and as a result, has improved the quality of life in the township.

Senior of the Year Award, also known as the “Heart of Tiny Award”

This award recognizes an outstanding senior who, during or after the age of 65, contributed to the enrichment of the social, cultural, or civic life of the township.

Youth of the Year Award

This award recognizes an outstanding youth who, before or during the age of 18, contributed to the enrichment of the social, cultural, or civic life of the township.

If you know or are a Tiny resident that is worthy of one of these awards, please submit up to one page of details including:

• the reason for the nomination,
• the special work or service,
• the effect it had on the community, and
• who has benefited from these efforts.

The nominator may include additional information with the nomination such as letters of support, copies of certificates, newspaper clippings, and/or stories. An individual cannot be nominated for achievements related to a current political appointment.

“We are excited to announce that we are accepting nominations for our annual Citizen of the Year Awards,” said Mayor David Evans. “These awards allow us to recognize those who contribute to the wellbeing of our community and make Tiny such a great place to live. If you know a Tiny resident that should be recognized, I encourage you to submit a nomination”.

For more information or to view the nomination applications, visit www.tiny.ca/volunteer.