The South Grenville Chamber of Commerce is set to host its belated 2020 Annual Awards Banquet.
Nominations are open for four awards, honouring locals for their hard work, selflessness and perseverance.
The awards include the Community Artistic and Cultural Award, the Mike Boyles Memorial Award, the Connie Dickey Youth Awards and the Reverend Gerry Ring Memorial Community Service Award.
Marketing Director with the Chamber Blinda Campbell says these awards honour residents who’ve made significant contributions to the community.
“Moreso now than ever before, it’s very important to recognize the positive things that are happening in the community and the amazing individuals that work tirelessly to make this area a wonderful place to live, work and volunteer within,” Campbell said.
The Community Artistic and Cultural Award recognizes a person or organization who lends their expertise towards the development and success of a local artistic and cultural community, through their body of work.
The Mike Boyles Memorial Award recognizes a business that has contributed to the community by being a responsible and caring employer that has enhanced the quality of life for its employees and community.
The Connie Dickey Youth Award goes to a resident under the age of 20 who is considered a credit to South Grenville Community.
Meanwhile, the Reverend Gerry Ring Memorial Community Service Award goes to a person or organization who has made a special contribution to our community through commitments over the years which has helped make it a better place to live.
Campbell says they really want to highlight all the positivity that happened in the community last year.
“So many people in our community do things quietly, under the table, without asking for or expecting recognition,” Campbell said. “This just gives us the opportunity to highlight all the positive things that happen here just to make sure everyone knows what’s going on and that sense of community is expanded.”
You can nominate candidates for these awards by heading here, and nominations are open until March 1st.
The awards will take place over ZOOM on March 25th.
