Nominations now open for Scholfield Award of Community Distinction

Do you know an individual or organization who should be recognized for their outstanding volunteer contributions? Someone who inspires people to come together to make a lasting difference in the City and County of Peterborough?

United Way Peterborough & District is inviting nominations for the Scholfield Award of Community Distinction. “In recognition of our 75th anniversary, we consider this a milestone year to honour volunteers within the City and County of Peterborough.  After all, the strength in numbers of volunteer commitment is what actually sustains us, as an organization and a community.” says Jim Russell, CEO, United Way Peterborough and District.

Nomination forms can be found here and must be submitted by 4 pm August 18th, 2016 to erichmond@uwpeterborough.ca or to the United Way Peterborough & District Office at 277 Stewart St.

2016 Scholfield Award Nomination Form

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