Sport, Recreation, and Youth

NWT OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Every January, the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) calls for nominations for the NWT Outstanding Volunteer Awards Program in order to recognize the voluntary achievements and contributions made by volunteers in Northwest Territories (NWT) communities.

Who is a volunteer?

You probably already know a volunteer, a friend or neighbour, who is always there freely helping someone. For example:

  • A youth who raises money for school activities;
  • An elder who helps in the school;
  • A group that provides food for the needy;
  • A person who preserves and teaches their culture;
  • A person who helps those who are less able to take care of themselves; or
  • A helper that cuts wood, shovels walkways, helps with reading.

How do we say Thank You?

Volunteers improve our quality of life and strive to make our communities better places to live. We want to thank them for their work. Territorial winners receive $500.00 to give to a volunteer organization of their choice.

For more information, please contact:

Dawn Moses
Youth and Volunteer Officer
Municipal and Community Affairs
Tel: (867) 873-7329
Email: dawn_moses@gov.nt.ca