Dawson Creek Community Awards
Nominations & Voting
Nominations Open November 1, 2023
Voting Opens December 13, 2023 – Closes December 22, 2023
Dawson Creek Community Awards Banquet & Gala
Date: February 8, 2024
Venue: TBA end of December, 2023
Tickets: On sale December 16, 2023
What are the community Awards?
These awards are a way for us to recognize the efforts and commitments made by individuals, businesses and groups to build a stronger community and enhance our quality of life through volunteerism, achievement, acts of heroism or philanthropy.
History
The Dawson Creek community awards were started in 2016 and this year the City of Dawson Creek has partnered with Community Futures Peace Liard to level up the awards and celebrate our nominees and recipients. We have collaborated to create some new categories to highlight our communities, businesses, and people within that make our community a vibrant place to work, play and live.
The award nomination and voting process will start in November, and in January we will have a Community Awards Gala to celebrate the nominees and announce our award recipients in an Oscar like fashion. We want to celebrate the people, businesses and groups within our community and ensure they are recognized for their achievements.
2022 Winners
| Awards | Sponsor | Winner |
| Business of the year | Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce | Tim Hortons |
| Citizen of the Year | City of Dawson Creek | Dr. Magda Du Plessis |
| Entrepreneur of the Year | Community Futures Peace Liard | Rosalynne Mullin |
| Inclusive Workplace of the Year | Dawson Creek Society for Community Living | Faking Sanity |
| Youth of the Year | Dawson Creek Co-Op | No Nominations Received |
Award Categories
Citizen of the Year Award
The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes an individual or group of individuals that has achieved an exemplary reputation inside and outside our community with their actions. They are known as a leader or role model by their peers and contribute to the community in a meaningful way.
Eligibility: Nominees must have made their outstanding contribution within the past 12 months, and must not have won this award in the past three years, individual must be a resident of Dawson Creek, excluding Elected Officials.
Business of the Year Award
The Business Award recognizes the contributions of an individual or business towards areas including, but not limited to; social innovation, mentorship, or investing in the community.
Eligibility: Nominees must have made their outstanding contribution within the past 12 months, and must not have won this award in the past three years, must be a Business within Dawson Creek with a valid Business License.
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
The Entrepreneur of the year award recognizes someone who masters the artful balance of passion, determination, character, and skill to create a business that addresses the most complex challenges and build a better working world they inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Eligibility: Nominees must not have one this award within the past three years, and are an individual or group that is/are residents of Dawson Creek, excluding elected officials.
Youth of the Year Award
The Youth Award recognizes an individual or youth group who has made a positive contribution to the community on a volunteer basis such as developing a project, serving on a committee or other volunteer work with organizations and groups.
Eligibility: Nominees must have made their outstanding contribution within the past 12 months, be 18 years or under and must not have won this award in the past three years, must be a resident of Dawson Creek.
Non-Profit of the Year Award
The Non-Profit Award recognizes a group of individuals or an organization whose actions, commitment, volunteer leadership, service and community spirt has made a positive impact on the community.
Eligibility: Nominees must have made their outstanding contribution within the past 12 months, and must be a Non-profit within Dawson Creek, and a registered society
Volunteer of the Year Award
Awarded to a volunteer or volunteer organization that has provided outstanding community services, with direct benefits to the city of Dawson Creek. Services may be related to the environment, health and social services; arts and culture; recreation; education; or neighborhood/community improvements.
Selections are based on the individual or organization’s achievements and contributions for the current year. Past information may be included, but should primarily be regarding the current award year.
Eligibility: Nominees must have made their outstanding contribution within the past 12 months, and must be a resident of Dawson Creek.
Sponsorship Levels
PLATINUM Community Award Sponsor
(6 opportunities) – $2,000
At this level you get to be the sole sponsor for one of the six awards below. Contribution covers the cost of the actual award, nominee(s) recognition and attendance at event.
Citizen of the Year Award
Sponsored by
Business of the Year Award
Sponsored by
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Sponsored by
Youth of the Year Award
Sponsored by
Non-Profit of the Year Award
Sponsored by
Volunteer of the Year Award
Sponsored by
Sponsorship Benefits include:
• Two Tickets to the Community Awards Event
• Recognition on website
• Name/logo on Community Award presented.
• Opportunity to present the award at the event.
• Verbal recognition by emcee at the event
• Recognition in event program and sponsor signage
GOLD
(4 opportunities) – $750
Citizen of the Year Award
Sponsored by
Sponsorship Benefits include:
• Two Tickets to the Community Awards Event
• Recognition on website
• Verbal recognition by emcee at the event
• Recognition in event program and sponsor signage
SILVER
(4 opportunities) – $500
Citizen of the Year Award
Sponsored by
Sponsorship Benefits include:
• Recognition on website
• Verbal recognition by emcee at the event
• Recognition in event program and sponsor signage
BRONZE
(4 opportunities) – $250
Sponsorship Benefits include:
• Recognition on website
Contact Info
Lindsey Borek
Platinum Events Planning & Consulting
E: lindsey@platinumeventsplanning.ca
C: 250-219-1341