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Executive Council
December 16, 2010
Nominations Called for URock
Volunteer Awards
It is time to tell young volunteers,
"you rock!" The Honourable Dave Denine, Minister Responsible for
the Volunteer and Non-Profit Sector, today opened the nomination
process for the 2011 URock Volunteer Awards.
"Our province�s young people are
having a major impact on our province, the country and around
the world," said Minister Denine. "We need to honour their
contributions and say thank you for their selfless and tireless
work. Young people are getting involved in creative and
innovative ways and we want to bring attention to their
remarkable accomplishments."
Nominations for the URock Volunteer
Award can be made in two categories: individuals and youth-led
non-profit organizations or groups. Individual nominees must
have made outstanding voluntary contributions, be 30 years of
age or under and a current or past resident of Newfoundland and
Labrador. Non-profit organizations or groups nominated must have
made an outstanding contribution for the betterment of others.
One substantial change to last year�s criteria is that members
of municipal councils now qualify for the award. There are many
young people who volunteer their time to serve on municipal
councils in the province.
A copy of the guidelines and
nomination form can be obtained by visiting
www.urockvolunteerawards.ca
or by calling 1-877-895-8891. The deadline to submit nominations
is February 7, 2010. The URock Awards show will take place in
the spring to announce and honour the award recipients.
Last years awards show featured music
from eight local artists who put off an amazing rock show and
each recipient was presented with a customized electric guitar.
The recipients of last years URock Volunteer Award were Allied
Youth of Newfoundland and Labrador, Andrea Andersen of Makkovik,
Kayla Carroll of St. Lunaire-Griquet, Emily Elliott of St.
John�s, Maggie Hynes of Dunville, Kristina Roche of Torbay,
William Short of Marystown, and Kendra Warford of Point
Leamington.
"I am asking everyone to take the time
to nominate a deserving volunteer or organization that has
played a significant role in making our communities healthier
and happier places to live," said Minister Denine. "These awards
are an opportunity to show them that they have made a positive
impact through volunteering and encourage other young people to
get involved in their community. Show a young person or
organization they rock by nominating them for this great honour."
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Media contact:
Lesley Clarke
Communications Specialist
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat
Volunteer and Non-Profit Secretariat
709-729-6026, 699-2910
lesleyclarke@gov.nl.ca
2010 12 16
2:25 p.m.
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