Nominations Open for Scholfield Award of Community Distinction
United Way Peterborough & District is inviting nominations for the Scholfield Award of Community Distinction.
This award was established to recognize an individual or organization for their outstanding contribution and ability to mobilize change within our community. “Through their excellent leadership, the award recipient energizes and inspires people to come together to make a lasting difference in the City and County of Peterborough,” says Jim Russell, CEO, United Way Peterborough and District. Nominations close March 15, 2018 and the award will be presented during National Volunteer Week (April 15 – 21st, 2018).
“Volunteers are a diverse group of people who create a ripple effect of inspiration and generosity. It just makes sense to honour those who go above and beyond in their contributions to our community during National Volunteer Week.” added Russell.
In 2004, Paul and Ina Scholfield were the first recipients of this award. The Scholfield’s have been long-time philanthropists and community builders. Through their generosity and commitment, they lead by example, typifying the spirit of community building. Other recipients of this award include: Faith Dickinson, Stephen Kylie, Marie Bongard, Sharon Courts, Paul Lafond, People First, John Martyn, Bill Strode, Roy Brady, Survivors Abreast, John McNutt and Special Olympics – Peterborough.
The Scholfield Award is open to any resident or organization within the boundaries of the City and County of Peterborough. Nominees are evaluated based on their achievement, commitment and leadership in addressing community needs or issues; the impact of their efforts; their innovative, unique or exemplary approach; and their success in mobilizing members of our community.
Nomination forms must be submitted no later than 4pm March 15, 2018 to erichmond@uwpeterborough.ca or to the United Way office at 277 Stewart Street, Peterborough.
