“Vision is not enough. It must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps; we must step up the stairs.” Vaclav Havel

The Volunteer Services Bureau takes pride in promoting this innovative and exciting program in the South Peace Region. We are pleased to be partners with our presenting sponsor, ATCO, and many other award sponsors.

About the Awards

The Leaders of Tomorrow Awards program recognizes students who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through volunteerism. By recognizing these exceptional youth volunteers, the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards will inspire other students to give of themselves to benefit the region and even the world.

Individuals, community groups, educational institutions, and voluntary organizations are invited to nominate young people who deserve recognition for their devotion to helping others. Each FCSS region will recognize youth in the age categories of 13-15 years old and 15-18 years old to receive awards. Awards will be presented at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held during National Volunteer Week in April.

Each award recipient will receive a Leaders of Tomorrow Awards plaque, cash award of $100, and a $100 donation to the charity of his or her choice.

Criteria for Nominations

The Leaders of Tomorrow Awards Nominee must:

• Exhibit dedication and excellence in any field of volunteer work including school, community, athletics, or fine arts; and
• Inspire the spirit of volunteerism in others.

Student volunteer involvement at any level is eligible. The nominee’s activities may have taken place at any time resulting in a positive, and preferably, lasting impact.

Click here for a nomination form (PDF).

ATCO: Presenting Sponsor of the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards

As companies with long histories in the Province of Alberta – in Grande Prairie in particular – ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas understand the value of volunteerism and its positive impacts on our quality of life.

ATCO is donating over $29,000 to Alberta charities on behalf of its employees who volunteer in their communities. Through the Volunteer Recognition Fund, employees who volunteered 50 hours or more in 2009 were eligible to apply for a $150 donation to the registered charity of their choice.  Nearly 200 ATCO Gas and ATCO Electric employees participated in teh program in 2009.

ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas wish to acknowledge the work of those who give their time and effort to communities in the South Peace Region.

2009 Award Recipients

Age Category 16 - 18:

Blaine W. Smith
Alyssa Shofner
Cole Jarvie
Jamie Tissington
Jessica Watson
Kolby Peterson
Lincoln Welsh
Magnus Von Tiesenhausen
Megan Kelly
Melissa Wade
Sarah Jensen
Sherman Willis
Siera Houle

Age Category 13 – 15:

Nicholas Kosa
Hailey Grotkowski
Michelle Krahn