NEWS RELEASE
CAMBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its annual Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Awards.
The awards recognize the continuing efforts of organizations and individuals who have worked and volunteered in the not-for-profit sector over the course of the last year.
“The work they do plays a key role in our communities and the Chamber is proud we have the opportunity every year to show our appreciation by presenting these awards,” says Cambridge Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Greg Durocher. “Many of those who operate and volunteer in this sector are often so focused on the work they are doing they never take a moment to appreciate the impact they continue to make. This gives us the chance to do it for them.”
The awards are presented in 10 categories, including Community Collaboration, Community Leadership, the Community Impact People’s Choice Award, the Arts and Culture Award, Best Event of the Year, Board Member Award, Volunteer of the Year, Organization of the Year with under 10 employees, Organization of the Year with 11 or more employees and the Lifetime Achievement Award.
All charities or not-for-profit groups in Cambridge, North Dumfries and the surrounding area who serve Cambridge and North Dumfries are eligible for nomination.
The awards are based on work done between Sept. 1, 2023, and Sept. 1, 2024.
Deadline to submit a nomination is Sept. 2, 2024
Click here for more information on criteria, or to make a nomination.
The award categories include:
Community Collaboration Award
Nominees for this award stand out because of their exceptional professional and/or volunteer achievements in the community, which are above and beyond their role in a paid position. This award recognizes any exceptional employee of a non-profit organization. These nominees embody the spirit of the community and, through their actions and accomplishments, are an inspiration to others.
Community Leadership Award
Nominees for this award stand out because of their exceptional professional and/or volunteer achievements in the community, which are above and beyond their role in a paid position. This award recognizes any exceptional employee of a non-profit organization. These nominees embody the spirit of the community and, through their actions and accomplishments, are an inspiration to others.
Community Impact People’s Choice Award
Nominees for this award are organizations that recognize new and better ways to address a need in the community despite the many demands, and sometimes too few resources available. The efforts of this organization have a positive and meaningful impact on the broader community, resulting in clear and measurable change. Nominees in this category demonstrate a commitment to building relationships and collaborating meaningfully with the individuals and communities they serve. They have changed the culture of their organization or worked towards shifting systems by listening to the voices in their community and involving them in solutions and/or processes.
Arts and Culture Award
Nominees in this category, either individually, as ensemble or as an organization, have worked diligently and selflessly in a variety of creative, applied, and fine art genres to benefit the community. Their efforts have made a significant contribution to the cultural scene in Cambridge/Township of North Dumfries, while creating access and inclusion to arts and culture.
Best Event of the Year Award
Nominees for this award have created an event or program which has made a significant impact that increased awareness and/or boosted the bottom line of the organization. The recipient of this award has worked tirelessly to ensure the quality of this event or program has left an indelible mark on their community.
Board Member Award
This award is presented to a board member who have demonstrated outstanding service to a not-for-profit organization in the City of Cambridge or Township of North Dumfries through the giving of their time, talents, and resources as a board member to further the goals and objectives of the organization.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Nominees must have been involved in volunteering for the equivalent of at least 100 hours over a 12-month period. Nominees must have volunteered for a legitimate not-for-profit organization, service club or community group. The communities of Cambridge/Township of North Dumfries or Waterloo Region must be significant beneficiaries of the nominee's volunteer work.
Organization of the Year - Under 10 Employees
Are you a not-for-profit organization or service club that provides outstanding programs, services, events, or campaigns that support the needs of the community and its residents? Does your organization successfully raise awareness of issues affecting the community and successfully raise funds to support its mission and goals?
Organization of the Year- 11 and Over Employees
Are you a not-for-profit organization or service club that provides outstanding programs, services, events, or campaigns that support the needs of the community and its residents? Does your organization successfully raise awareness of issues affecting the community and successfully raise funds to support its mission and goals?
Lifetime Achievement Award
Will be awarded to an individual who, over the past 15 years or more, has made significant contributions to the community and has improved the quality of life for citizens or whose accomplishments have brought recognition to the Waterloo Region.
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