Leaders of Tomorrow Presented by ATCO
“Vision is not enough. It must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps; we must step up the stairs.” Vaclav Havel
The Volunteer Services Bureau takes pride in promoting this innovative and exciting program in the South Peace Region. We are pleased to be partners with our presenting sponsor, ATCO, and many other award sponsors.
About the Awards
The Leaders of Tomorrow Awards program recognizes students who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through volunteerism. By recognizing these exceptional youth volunteers, the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards will inspire other students to give of themselves to benefit the region and even the world.
Individuals, community groups, educational institutions, and voluntary organizations are invited to nominate young people who deserve recognition for their devotion to helping others. Each FCSS region will recognize youth in the age categories of 13-15 years old and 15-18 years old to receive awards. Awards will be presented at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon held during National Volunteer Week in April.
Each award recipient will receive a Leaders of Tomorrow Awards plaque, cash award of $100, and a $100 donation to the charity of his or her choice.
Criteria for Nominations
The Leaders of Tomorrow Awards Nominee must:
- Exhibit dedication and excellence in any field of volunteer work including school, community, athletics, or fine arts; and
- Inspire the spirit of volunteerism in others.
Student volunteer involvement at any level is eligible. The nominee’s activities may have taken place at any time resulting in a positive, and preferably, lasting impact.
What makes a Good Nomination Package?
Selection of award recipients is made by a vote of selection committee members. In 2010, nine people sat on the selection committee. They represented the presenting sponsor, ATCO, the regional participating FCSS offices, and Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau staff. When reviewing the nomination packages, we look for things like diversity of involvement, amount of time spent volunteering, creativity of volunteerism, and how the nominee inspires the spirit of volunteerism in others. When completing a nomination package, we suggest that you consult with your nominee to find out where else they are volunteering so that you are submitting a complete perspective of the youth's volunteer efforts. Be sure to include letters of support for your nominee - having letters from different kinds of organizations assists the committee members to understand the scope of the youth's volunteer work.
ATCO: Presenting Sponsor of the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards
As companies with long histories in the Province of Alberta – in Grande Prairie in particular – ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas understand the value of volunteerism and its positive impacts on our quality of life.
ATCO is donating over $29,000 to Alberta charities on behalf of its employees who volunteer in their communities. Through the Volunteer Recognition Fund, employees who volunteered 50 hours or more in 2009 were eligible to apply for a $150 donation to the registered charity of their choice. Nearly 200 ATCO Gas and ATCO Electric employees participated in the program in 2009.
ATCO Electric and ATCO Gas wish to acknowledge the work of those who give their time and effort to communities in the South Peace Region.
2010 Leaders of Tomorrow Award Recipients
Age Category 13 - 15:
Bailee Jones, Hythe - Award Sponsor Village of Hythe FCSS
Christine Belyan, Wembley - Award Sponsor Town of Wembley FCSS
Emily Durnford, Grande Prairie - Award Sponsor City of Grande Prairie FCSS
Katelyn Koersen de Boer, Grande Prairie/Sexsmith - Award Sponsor Town of Sexsmith FCSS
Katie Miller, Little Smoky - Award Sponsor Green View FCSS
Age Category 16 - 18:
Braia English, Sexsmith - Award Sponsor Green View FCSS
Camille Frederick, Grande Prairie - Award Sponsor Weyerhaeuser
Chloe McKim, County of Grande Prairie - Award Sponsor County of Grande Prairie FCSS
Hannah Mildenberger, County of Grande Prairie - Award Sponsor Weyerhaeuser
Jennifer Monk, Beaverlodge - Award Sponsor Town of Beaverlodge FCSS
Justin Viens-Lauze, Grande Prairie - Award Sponsor Weyerhaeuser
Paulette Wainwright, Beaverlodge - Award Sponsor Weyerhaeuser
Randi-lyn Voss, Hythe - Award Sponsor Weyerhaeuser
Shea Mildenberger, County of Grande Prairie - Award Sponsor ConocoPhillips
Shyraun Logan, Clairmont - Award Sponsor Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce
Stevie-Lee Temple, Sexsmith - Award Sponsor Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau
2010 Charities of Choice
The following charitable organizations were selected by the award recipients to receive $100:
Bailee Jones, Hythe - Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, Teen Program
Christine Belyan, Wembley - Rainbow Society of Alberta
Emily Durnford, Grande Prairie - STARS, Grande Prairie Base
Katelyn Koersen de Boer, Grande Prairie/Sexsmith - Kev's Kids Society
Katie Miller, Little Smoky - Grande Prairie SPCA
Braia English, Sexsmith - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Camille Frederick, Grande Prairie - Grande Prairie Friendship Centre
Chloe McKim, County of Grande Prairie - HOPE International Development Agency, Hope CC Kenya
Hannah Mildenberger, County of Grande Prairie - Peace Area Riding for the Disasbled Society (PARDS)
Jennifer Monk, Beaverlodge - Grande Prairie SPCA
Justin Viens-Lauze, Grande Prairie - TBD
Paulette Wainwright, Beaverlodge - Peace Area Riding for the Disasbled Society (PARDS)
Randi-lyn Voss, Hythe - Peace Area Riding for the Disasbled Society (PARDS)
Shea Mildenberger, County of Grande Prairie - Peace Area Riding for the Disasbled Society (PARDS)
Shyraun Logan, Clairmont - Grande Prairie SPCA
Stevie-Lee Temple, Sexsmith - Sexsmith Secondary School Interact Club
2009 Leaders of Tomorrow Award Recipients
Age Category 16 - 18:
Blaine W. Smith
Alyssa Shofner
Cole Jarvie
Jamie Tissington
Jessica Watson
Kolby Peterson
Lincoln Welsh
Magnus Von Tiesenhausen
Megan Kelly
Melissa Wade
Sarah Jensen
Sherman Willis
Siera Houle
Age Category 13 – 15:
Nicholas Kosa
Hailey Grotkowski
Michelle Krahn