Getting Involved in Your Community

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Whatever your interest, there are a number of ways for you to get involved in your community. Wilmot is the home to numerous volunteer run organizations that offer programs, special events and undertake community projects to make our community a better place to work, live and play.

Below is a list of organizations that are actively recruiting volunteers in the community. This is not intended to be a complete list of all community organizations within the Township of Wilmot but some of those seeking volunteers. To have your community organization's information posted here or to update your information please contact us.

Citizen of the Year

Each year the Township of Wilmot recognizes community members who make outstanding contributions to Wilmot and its residents. These awards recognize local residents who build community and show what can be achieved with passion and determination.

The 2023 Citizen of the Year award program will be announced in the summer of 2023. Subscribe for updates using the "Receive Email Updates" link at the bottom of this page.

Categories and eligibility criteria

The Citizen of the Year Award is presented in the areas of Athletics, Community Service, Culture, Seniors, and Youth.

Athletics

Nominee must be a current resident of Wilmot Township
Officers of the corporation (a person appointed by council) and elected officials are not eligible
Nominee can be individuals, teams, or organizations
Consideration for nomination is based on the performance, achievements, demonstrated leadership qualities, and community participation of the nominees within one calendar year (since last June 19, 2021)
- Performance – competitor results at the various levels of competition
- Achievement - rankings, awards, quality and quantity of accomplishments that nominees have achieved
- Leadership Qualities – Nominee must have exhibited some/all of the following positive qualities within the sport and community:
  - Teamwork
  - Pride
  - Character
  - Attitude
  - Ethics
  - Dedication
  - Enthusiasm
  - Perseverance
  - Integrity
  - Sacrifice
  - Honesty

Community Involvement – consideration is also given to demonstrated involvement and leadership within the sport as well as volunteer activities within the nominees’ community

Community Service

Nominee must be a current resident of Wilmot Township
Officers of the corporation (a person appointed by council) and elected officials are not eligible
Nominee can be individuals or organizations
Nominee has provided an outstanding contribution to the Township of Wilmot community by organizing and/or participating in projects/events/activities which have has a positive purpose and benefit to the community
Nominee has showed outstanding achievement in a specific field, including but not limited to education, environmental, community engagement, public welfare, leadership, and civic responsibility
Nominee may have demonstrated participation through volunteering, in kind service or contribution which is not in a paid capacity

Culture

Nominee must be a current resident of Wilmot Township
Officers of the corporation (a person appointed by council) and elected officials are not eligible
Nominee can be individuals or organizations
Nominee may have demonstrated participation through volunteering, in kind service or contribution which is not in a paid capacity
Nominee has made outstanding contributions to the community through Cultural activities/events

Seniors

Nominee must be a current resident of Wilmot Township
Officers of the corporation (a person appointed by council) and elected officials are not eligible
Nominee can be individuals or organizations
Nominee may have demonstrated participation through volunteering, in kind service or contribution which is not in a paid capacity. They may serve on service, school, church, or community committees
Nominee is enthusiastic about the Township and its citizens and works continually towards the betterment of the community

Youth

Nominee must be a current resident of Wilmot Township
Officers of the corporation (a person appointed by council) and elected officials are not eligible
Nominee can be individuals or organizations
Nominee may have demonstrated participation through volunteering, in kind service or contribution which is not in a paid capacity
Nominee is an inspirational role model for youth in the community
Nominee has demonstrated dedication to community and school with a strong sense of caring and responsibility

Conditions of entry

The following conditions of entry apply to all nominations.

Nominations must be made on the official nomination form. If you would like assistance, please email us.
Nominations must be received by the published closing date. Late applications and material will not be accepted.
Nominators can make submissions for more than one individual, but a separate form must be used for each nomination.
Individuals cannot self-nominate.
All nominees will be provided with the opportunity to accept their nomination and submit further supporting information. Late material will not be accepted.
Past award recipients (award category winners), within the last 5 years will not be considered in the same category again.
No weight is given to the number of times a person, team or organization is nominated.
Information provided in the nomination submission, and by the nominee, may be included in the promotional materials. This could be a summary of the information provided and all information may not be included.
All nomination information and materials submitted remain the property of the Township of Wilmot unless a request is made for the material to be return.
If material is requested to be returned, pick-up arrangements must be made via email.

Entry details

All nomination submissions should address the category criteria by outlining the nominee’s achievements and/or reasons for the nomination

All eligible nominees will be contacted and provided with the opportunity to accept their nomination and submit further supporting information to be considered as part of the nomination if they choose.

Information provided in the nomination submission, and by the nominee, may be included in the Citizen of the Year Awards promotional materials. This could be a summary of the information provided and all information may not be included.

Ensure that you have carefully read the Eligibility Criteria and Conditions of Entry before submitting a nomination
Nominations close - Date and time TBD

If you would like assistance completing an online nomination form, please email us.

Vote

All nominations that meet the eligibility criteria, conditions of entry and are submitted by the deadline date and time, will be included in the voting process. It is the responsibility of the Nominator and Nominee to supply all nomination information for assessment by the due date specified.

Contacts

Getting Involved in Your Community

Community groups

Service clubs

Special event committees

Sports organizations

Citizen of the Year

Categories and eligibility criteria

Conditions of entry

Entry details

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