Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) of the GNWT, announced a call for nominations for the Northwest Territories (NWT) Outstanding Volunteer Awards. This year will mark the 21^st year of this award, which recognizes the important contributions volunteers make in communities across the NWT.

Residents are encouraged to nominate a youth, elder, group or outstanding volunteer in their communities. This program recognizes those who donate their time and effort across our territory by presenting awards to individuals and organizations who have improved the quality of life for NWT residents through significant voluntary commitment.

“We have a strong volunteer sector with committed people doing great work in our communities,” said Minister McLeod. “The Government of the NWT supports volunteers and their work, and encourages more people to get involved. Strong volunteers build strong communities.”

 Awards are presented in the following categories:

• Youth Volunteer Award
• Elder Volunteer Award
• Outstanding Group
• Outstanding Volunteer

 The deadline for nominations is March 30, 2012.

Supporting volunteers who build sustainable, vibrant, safe communities is an important part of Believing in People and Building on the Strengths of Northerners, as envisioned in the goals of the 17^th Assembly of the Government of the Northwest Territories.

Further information and nomination forms are available at all MACA and community government offices and at www.maca.gov.nt.ca.

For more information, contact:

David Maguire, Communications and Web Advisor, Municipal and Community Affairs Government of the Northwest Territories at Phone: (867) 920-3092

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