Volunteer Appreciation

Eligibility

• Nominees must be a resident of Brockton.
• A merchant or service provider who has gone above and beyond the norm in looking after the people they serve in the community.
• An individual who goes out of their way, possibly on a continuous basis, to assist seniors, particularly those who are vulnerable financially or for health reasons.
• An individual who has a good natured, outgoing personality who makes the lives of those they encounter daily, a little more enjoyable.
• An individual who rallies the community for a cause important to the community or member of the community.

Criteria

Nominees for this award should be someone who has taken the initiative to do spontaneous or unheralded deeds, rather than participation in group activities such as those with community groups or associations that result in Brockton being a more enjoyable community to live in. Activities must embody a strong sense of values, promote the positive impact of good neighbourly deeds and have contributed to the vitality and fabric of our community.

Selection and Awards Process

1. Once nomination forms have been received, they will be reviewed by the Municipality of Brockton.
2. The Municipality of Brockton will contact individuals to confirm receipt of the nomination form.
3. The award winner and their nominator(s) will be invited to attend Brockton’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Event to accept their award.

Information about the awards presented, including the names and photos of the award recipients, will be published on the Municipality of Brockton’s website and social media. Recipients are asked to inform the Municipality of Brockton if they do NOT wish to have their name or photo published.

2025 Good Neighbour Award Winner: The winner of the Good Neighbour Award receive a certificate and Brockton Dollars.

Stay tuned for our 2025 Good Neighbour Award Application Form to be posted during National Volunteer Week, April 25-May 3, 2025.

Eligibility

• All nominees must live in the Municipality of Brockton
• Nominees must be ages 12-18 years old (Grades 7-12)
• The nominator cannot be related to an individual nominee

Criteria

This award is designed to recognize outstanding youth in our community!  How do we thank thee? Let us count the ways! Optimist Clubs recognize local youth for their efforts in the arts, athletics, academics and community service work. Youth Appreciation is the perfect opportunity for Optimists to make a difference in their community and demonstrate the Optimists’ commitment to young people. The purpose of this award is to provide recognition for the outstanding Community Service that our youth do. Recognition will be considered for those youth that are striving to make our community a better place to live and learn. The award will be geared towards those that fulfill the criteria outside of regular school, organized art or sport team requirements. 

This year's award aligns with The Optimist Creed.

While the Walkerton and District Optimist Club will be happy to provide all nominees with an honourable mention, there will be a select few individuals recognized who work towards our shared goal of providing hope and a positive vision for the future. 

Selection and Awards Process

1. Once nomination forms have been received, they will be reviewed by the Walkerton and District Optimist Club.
2. The Municipality of Brockton will contact individuals to confirm receipt of the nomination form.
3. A select few nominees will receive an award, and the remainder of nominees will receive an honourable mention.
4. Award winners and their nominators will be invited to attend Brockton’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Event to accept their award.

Information about the awards presented, including the names and photos of the award recipients, will be published of the Municipality of Brockton’s website and social media. Recipients are asked to inform the Municipality of Brockton if they do NOT wish to have their name or photo published.

The winners of the Outstanding Youth Award will receive a certificate and a monetary donation from the Walkerton and District Optimist Club.

Stay tuned for our 2025 Outstanding Youth Award Application Form to be posted during National Volunteer Week, April 25-May 3, 2025.