Jeanette Arsenault's Tribute to Volunteers - From The Heart - Everyday Heroes

Volunteer Awards

Ruth Burrow Volunteer Award
Maurice Rollins Community Leadership Award for Youth
Investors Group Business Person Volunteer Award

 

Ruth Burrows Volunteer Award
The Ruth Burrows Volunteer Award was established in 1990 to recognize Ruth Burrows, an exemplary community volunteer. Since then, the award has been presented annually to an individual who has made an outstanding and exceptional contribution to the community. Voluntary organizations, community groups and individuals may nominate a valued member here.  Past winners of this award are:


1991 Bessie Marsh               
1992 Mary Paterson              

1993 Harold Goldsman       
1994 Wendy Seguin   
1995 Eugene Lang
1996 Elizabeth Scott
1997 Bonnie Dobson
1998 Joan Gauthier
1999 George Morden
2000 Russel Perkin
2001 Natasha Cadieux
2002 Evan Morton
2003 Gisela Tomlinson
2004 Verna McLellan
2005 Susan Lough

2006 Kristina Patterson

2007 Doreen Cook

2008 Charlie Burghgraef

2009 Phil Panelas

2010 Linda & Robert Downey

2011 Don Roy

2012 Janet Brown


Maurice Rollins Community Leadership Award for Youth - Celebrating the Spirit of Volunteerism in Tomorrow's Leaders
The Maurice Rollins Community Leadership Award for Youth annually honours an outstanding young leader in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. Voluntary organizations, community groups, schools and individuals may nominate a young person aged 16-24 who has made an exceptional contribution. The award was established to recognize Maurice Rollins, a visionary and leader in our community. Nomination forms are available for download here. Past winners of this award are:


2002 Jennifer C. MacDonald
2003 Ryan Ackers
2004 Natasha Cadieux
2005 Heather Lafferty
2006 Courtney Kiss

2007 Michael Byford

2008 Melanie Burton

2009 Sarah Partridge

2010 Joseph Murphy

2011 Kiera Brant

2012 Ben Jones


Investors Group Business Person Volunteer Award
The Investors Group Business Person Volunteer award was created in 2011. The award is presented annually to recognize an outstanding leader that has continued to make an exceptional contribution to our community.  Nomination forms are available for download here. Past winners are:


2011 John Smylie, Smylie's Your Independent Grocer

2012 Bob Pickard, Total Pest Control

 

 


Volunteer Recognition


International Day of Volunteers
International Volunteer Day takes place on December 5th each year and is officially recognized by the United Nations as a day on which volunteers around the world are recognized and celebrated for their contributions and dedication. Volunteer & Information Quinte organizes a free event for all volunteers in our community of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.

Download invitation here


National Volunteer Week Volunteer Celebration (April)
What is National Volunteer Week?
National Volunteer Week is a special time set aside in April each year to honour and recognize Canadians who donate time and energy to their fellow citizens. National Volunteer Week also raises awareness of the vital contribution volunteers make to our communities and our country.

In partnership with the Quinte Association of Volunteer Administrators (QAVA) group, VIQ organizes an annual event held during National Volunteer week.  Event to be announced later in the new year.

For more information about the National Volunteer Week, please visit http://volunteer.ca/about-volunteerism/national-campaigns/national-volunteer-week


Volunteer of the Week - Hastings & Prince Edward

In partnership with the Shopper's Market and Live Love and Laugh Florist, a volunteer is nominated Volunteer of the Week. Each week, the nominated volunteer receives a bouquet of flowers and recognition in the Shopper's Market. 

If you would like to submit the name of someone who gives freely of their time and talents to our community, please send the details and contact information to: Brenda Snider, Executive Director at volunteer@viq.ca


Volunteer of the Month - Quinte West

In partnership with Quinte West EMC and Kimberly Colton, Sales Representative, Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate Ltd., a volunteer is nominated Volunteer of the Month. Each month, the nominated volunteer receives a gift certificate and recognition in the EMC newspaper. 

If you would like to submit the name of someone who gives freely of their time and talents to our community, please send the details and contact information to: Brenda Snider, Executive Director at volunteer@viq.ca

 

Volunteer of the Month - North Hastings

In partnership with Bancroft This Week and Pepin's No Frills, a volunteer is nominated Volunteer of the Month. Each month, the nominated volunteer receives a gift certificate and recognition in the Bancroft This Week newspaper. 

If you would like to submit the name of someone who gives freely of their time and talents to our community, please send the details and contact information to: Brenda Snider, Executive Director at volunteer@viq.ca

 

Volunteer of the Month - Central Hastings

In partnership with EMC and Madoc Foodland, a volunteer is nominated Volunteer of the Month. Each month, the nominated volunteer receives a gift certificate and recognition in the EMC newspaper. 

If you would like to submit the name of someone who gives freely of their time and talents to our community, please send the details and contact information to: Brenda Snider, Executive Director at volunteer@viq.ca