Cathay Wagantall, Member of Parliament for Yorkton-Melville, is currently accepting nominations for residents of Yorkton-Melville who deserve to be recognized for his or her volunteer service.
“In the fall of 2017, as we celebrated Canada’s 150th birthday, I was honoured to recognize 30 individuals and four groups at the first Yorkton-Melville Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony,” said Wagantall. “The recipients of the commemorative medals and certificates were nominated by their communities, peers, friends and families for their time and talents dedicated to fundraising projects, service organizations and special causes.
“Knowing that so many more deserve public appreciation for their selfless service, I am pleased to once again host such an event.”
The inaugural awards ceremony was held in Yorkton, and recipients came from as far away as Hudson Bay, Lac Vert and Mistatim. To be able to honour this year’s volunteers closer to their hometowns, ceremonies are planned for Melville, Yorkton, Preeceville and Rose Valley later this spring.
“We all know the crucial role volunteers play in our communities. I encourage you to recognize someone in your community who has made a difference in the lives of others through volunteerism – perhaps someone who has humbly contributed to the benefit of your community for years or has stepped up to achieve what others thought couldn’t be done.”
For more information and/or nomination forms, contact 306-782-3309 or email cathay.wagantall.c1b@parl.gc.ca. The deadline to submit a nominee is Feb. 15, 2019.
