Take a look around – at school, in the library, at church or on the field. There are young stars everywhere and they deserve to be recognized for their hard work. These stars are making a difference, inspiring others and building community. Nominate them for the 2013 Junior Citizen of the Year Awards, coordinated by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association with the support of its 300 member Newspapers and program sponsors.
Nominations may come from anyone in the community. Submission must include at least two supporting nominations that document the activities of the nominee with letters, Newspaper clippings, recommendations and photographs.
Nominees from previous years who continue their noteworthy endeavours are eligible to be nominated again. New nomination forms and updated documentation are required. Nominations will be accepted until Nov. 30.
Nomination and supporting forms are available from the Welllington Advertiser or www.ocna.org/juniorcitizen. Forms can be e-mailed to – jr.citizen@ocna.org, faxed to 905-639-6962 or returned to the Advertiser at 905 Gartshore Street, Fergus. Completed forms may also be returned to: The Ontario Community Newspapers Association, 3228 South Service Rd., Suite 116, Burlington, Ontario L7N 3H8.
Any resident of Ontario, aged six to 17 years by Nov. 30, is eligible to become a Junior Citizen.
All nominees are recognized with a certificate.
Nominees may be involved in worthwhile community service; special young people who are contributing while living with a physical or psychological limitation; individuals who have performed acts of heroism or bravery in the past year; recipients may also be “good kids” who show a commitment to make life better for others and do more than is normally expected of someone their age.
The Award
A committee of community Newspaper publishers, editors, and our sponsors will select the award recipients from all nominations received.
Up to 12 individuals will be recipients of an award. Recipients and their families are invited to attend an awards ceremony in Toronto in March 2014. Final recipients will be announced on this web site on Friday, January 24, 2014.
Note: Final recipients will be required to submit photographs depicting their activities and achievements for reproduction associated with the program.
For more information about the program, please visit www.ocna.org/juniorcitizen.
