2015 Tri-City R.E.A.C.H. AWARDS
Recognizing Efforts and Achievements across Community & Home
The 13th Annual Tri-City R.E.A.C.H. Awards recognizes the generous contribution of individual youth, youth groups, businesses and
organizations, and adult mentors in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody who have helped make youth friendly communities.
Deadline: Please submit nominations online or in person by Wednesday April 8, 2015 (Please note: One submission per nominee)
Please nominate a youth or youth advocate who has contributed to the community or who has positively supported youth (11 to 18 years)
between May 2014 – April 2015. ALL valid nominees will be recognized and expected to attend the Tri-City REACH Awards Ceremony
6:00pm to 8:30pm, Thursday May 7, 2015 at the Coquitlam City Hall – 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam.
Criteria for Individual Youth or Youth Groups:
(Nominated by a: Individual Youth, Youth Group Leader, Teacher, Coach, Youth Worker, Volunteer Supervisor, etc.)
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Individual youth or members of youth group must be in grades 6-12.
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Nominee(s) has volunteered consistently throughout the past year (May 2014 to April 2015) volunteered on behalf of others, the
community, and/or the environment
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Nominee has been a positive role model for their peers and committed to community service.
Criteria for Businesses or Organizations:
(Nominated by a: Individual Youth, Community Leader or Organization)
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Any local non-profit, private or public organizations such as; Community Service Organizations, Stores, Restaurants or Government
agencies who have made a positive contribution to youth
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Examples include: Providing monetary donations, space, fundraising for youth initiatives, creating positive opportunities, offering
free to low-cost youth programs, specializing in youth employment, influencing safety for young workers, etc.
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Has not been nominated for a Tri-City REACH Award in the last 2 years.
Criteria for Individual Adult Mentor:
(Nominated by a: Individual Youth, Adult or Community Organization)
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An adult (coach, teacher, youth worker/counselor, mentor, neighbour, friend, etc) who volunteers or works for the benefit of youth.
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Nominee must be a positive role model who has made a special effort to support youth in the community
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Has not been nominated for a Tri-City REACH Award in the last 2 years.
www.coquitlam.ca
www.portmoody.ca
www.pocoyouth.com
Completed TYPED forms can also be dropped off, emailed or faxed to:
Tara Lynd or Chill Yin Lee
Pinetree Community Centre
1260 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam, BC V3B 7Z4
Fax: 604-927-6919
Phone: 604-927-6924
[email protected]
Corina Lefebvre
Port Moody Recreation Complex
300 Ioco Road
Port Moody, BC V3H 2V7
Fax: 604-469-4560
Phone: 604-469-4562
[email protected]
www.bcyouthweek.com
Chris Eastman
Hyde Creek Recreation Centre
1379 Laurier Ave
Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 2G9
Fax: 604-927-7984
Phone: 604-927-7981
[email protected]
Tri-City REACH Awards Nomination Form
Nominee Information (Who are you Nominating? Check one):
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A Youth (Grades 6-12)
A Youth Group
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A Business or Organization
An Adult Mentor
PLEASE TYPE:
*Nominee Name (full name required) OR Name of Business/ Organization/Youth group:
____________________________________
Grade (if applicable):
__ School (if applicable):_____________
Address:
Phone Number:
City:
Email:
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1. What qualities, skills and characteristics make this nominee a good candidate for the Tri-City REACH Award?
e.g. goal oriented, work ethic, ability to work well under pressure, ideas & development
2. List the specific community service/ volunteer work that the youth/youth group has accomplished in the
past year (May 2014 to April 2015) OR list the ways that the business/ organizations or adult mentor has
supported youth over the past year. e.g. Took part in a graffiti removal program | business provided food
donations for youth dinners.
3. How has this person’s effort made a positive difference to the youth in the community? e.g. They
volunteered in a soup kitchen and fed over 500 people.
4. Other interesting facts about the nominee.
e.g. Has sponsored a child in Africa for three years. Loves rock and roll music and has played free concerts in
the community.
Nominator Information:
Name (full name required):
Address:
City:
Relationship to Nominee:
Phone Number:
Email:
www.bcyouthweek.com