The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is announcing the annual notice of the nomination deadline for the Northwest Territories (NWT) Outstanding Volunteer Awards.  This year marks the 32nd year of these awards, which recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions volunteers make in communities across the NWT.

Residents are encouraged to nominate an elder, youth, individual, or group volunteer in their communities.  This program acknowledges individuals who donate their time to improve the quality of life for NWT residents.  

Awards are presented in the following categories:

•    Elder Outstanding Volunteer Award
•    Youth Outstanding Volunteer Award
•    Individual Outstanding Volunteer Award
•    Group Outstanding Volunteer Award

The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 15, 2023.

Further information and nomination forms are available at all MACA and community government offices, and online here.

 
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Jay Boast
Senior Communications Planning Specialist
Municipal and Community Affairs
Government of the Northwest Territories
Phone: (867) 767-9162 ext. 21044