City of Greater Sudbury Accepting Nominations for the 2015-2016 Civic Awards for Volunteerism

For Immediate Release                                              
Tuesday, January 19, 2016

The City of Greater Sudbury recognizes the contributions of community volunteers through Civic Awards. These awards are presented to individuals and/or groups for meritorious service, voluntary contributions, personal efforts and exemplary community development within the City of Greater Sudbury.

Citizens are invited to nominate local individuals and/or groups who have volunteered their time and who have made a significant contribution to the community. The following criteria will be considered during the selection process for the Awards: length of volunteer service, enrichment of spirit, lasting legacy, leadership, and exceptional service.

Nomination forms for the individual and group Civic Awards are available online at www.greatersudbury.ca/civicawards or can be picked up at any Citizen Service Centre.  Nomination forms,  must be submitted to the City of Greater Sudbury Leisure Service Department, 200 Brady St. PO Box, 5000, Station A, Sudbury ON, P3A 5P3, faxed to (705) 671-8145 or emailed to leisure.services@greatersudbury.ca. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, February 26, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.

The Civic Awards ceremony will be held on Thursday April 14, 2016, in the foyer of Tom Davies Square.

For more information about the Civic Awards please contact Community Partnerships at 705-674-4455, ext 2448 or by dialing 3-1-1

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