Volunteer Recognition Committee

The Call for Nominations for 2019 Volunteer Service Awards is now open!

The Nomination Form is available below. Nominations are accepted from April 15th to April 30th, 2019.

April is National Volunteer Month!

In recognition of all the extraordinary volunteers who have contributed their time and service to increase the quality of life in Tofino, the District of Tofino will be hosting the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Monday, April 29th, from 12:00 – 1:00 pm in the Tofino Fire Hall.

Anyone who volunteers is welcome! No RSVP required. For more information please email corporateservices@tofino.ca.

The role of the Volunteer Recognition Committee is to promote volunteerism by increasing awareness of contributions made by volunteers to our community. The committee helps solicit nominations for outstanding volunteers from residents and organizations, reviews submissions and makes recommendations to Council on annual Volunteer Recognition Awards.

The Committee also plays a lead role in organizing an annual volunteer appreciation event held each April during National Volunteer Week. Learn more about the Volunteer Recognition Committee's functions in the terms of reference.

To learn more about the different types of District committees and commissions, attending committee meetings and becoming a volunteer member, click here.

Who We Are

The Volunteer Recognition Committee is established and its members appointed by the Mayor. The Committee consists of six members:

Three Council members
Three members of the public

To view the current membership list click here .

Meetings

The Committee is scheduled to meet twice a year.

Past Recipients

NAME	DATE
Leah Austin	April 29, 2019
Ruby Bernard	December 11, 2018
Maureen Fraser	November 27, 2018
Tofino Voluneer Fire Department	September 25, 2018
Lorne Ayres	August 14, 2018
Marnie Helliwell	June 11, 2018
Sarah Stoski	June 11, 2018
Judy Michaud	April 26, 2018
Michelle Hall	December 14, 2017
Jan Janzen	November 28, 2017
Arlene McGinnis	November 15, 2016
Tim Webb	September 13, 2016
Ruth Sadler	October 5, 2016
Barry Campbell	June 28, 2016
Tom Campbell	July 21, 2015
Arthur McConnell	July 21, 2015
Barb Campbell	February, 2015
Dave and Yvonne Bond	November 12, 2014
Eileen Floody	June 17, 2014
Darlene Choquette	September 12, 2014
Rene Gibson	April 10, 2014
Lee-Ann Unger	February 11, 2014
Donny Collins	October 22, 2013
Jeanette Martinloch	December 10, 2013
Jeanette Martinloch	2010
Freda Hubert	2010
Neil Botting	1982
Yvonne Bond	1983
Jim McBride	1984
Jennie Bradshaw	1985
Gary Marks	1986
Kim Hoag	1986
Gavin Guppy	1987
Diane Swift	1988
Chris Douglass	1989
Sister Margaret Baumann	1990
Sister Laura Distaso	1990
Sister Anita Tavera	1990

Volunteer Service Award Nomination Form:

Name of Person or Organization Being Nominated*:

Phone Number and Email Address of Person/Organization Being Nominated*:

Describe the type of volunteer work this person or organization does/did. If available, provide details such as length of service and examples of activities undertaken.

Describe the impact this person or organization has had on you and the community. (E.g. How does the individual or organization inspire leadership and community service?)

My Name*:

My Phone Number and Email Address (you may be contacted to confirm details)*:

Was this Nomination endorsed by the Board of an Organization? (Not Required)

Name of Organization and Date of Board Meeting Where Nomination was Endorsed (if applicable):

Collection of Personal Information (Required):

Personal information on this form is being collected under section 27(c)(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (“determining suitability for an honour or award”). Should you require assistance or have questions about the information collected on this form, please contact the Manager of Corporate Services at corporateservices@tofino.ca or 250-725-3229 during office hours (Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM).

Eligibility Criteria:

Nominations can be for an Individual or an Organization (see eligibility below).

Nominations will be accepted from April 15th to April 30th, 2019.

A nomination will be considered for up to one year after its submission. Incomplete nomination forms will not be considered.

Eligibility:

Individuals eligible for nomination must:

Reside in or near the District of Tofino;
Provide volunteer work or service within the District of Tofino;
Not be paid to do the volunteer work (i.e., volunteer work is done on an individual’s personal time).

Organizations eligible for nomination must:

Be based in or near the District of Tofino;
Provide for volunteer work or services within the District of Tofino;
Not pay for the majority of the work (i.e. volunteer work is a significant component of the project/organization).

Individuals and organizations that are NOT eligible include:

Current Volunteer Recognition Committee members;
Mayor and Council;
Those individuals or organizations who have received a Volunteer Service Award within the past five years.

2019 Nominations are accepted from April 15th to April 30th.

All nominations received will be considered for up to one year after submission.

Contact Us

Manager of Corporate Services
Elyse Goatcher-Bergmann
(T) 250-725-3229
(F) 250-725-3775
(E) egoatcher-bergmann@tofino.ca