2022 PRESENTED BY
A COMMUNITY OF LEADERS
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amloops This Week is pleased to present the winners of the third annual Community Leader Awards. These awards recognize people who demonstrate leadership behind the scenes, whose effect is felt as much as it is seen, to give them a chance to shine. Here are the categories in which we are recognizing some selfless Kamloopsians this year.
COACH: Makes a positive contribution to their sport. Is exemplary in developing skills and confidence in participants. A role model who inspires and encourages high athletic achievement. COMMUNITY BUILDER: Someone who has taken the initiative to engage a variety of local residents in an innovative or new community project or event. The initiative may assist different groups to work together, address a gap in community participation, or result in a more inclusive, engaged community. VOLUNTEER: This individual makes a positive contribution to the community by volunteering their time to a variety of causes. They are dedicated to making a difference in several initiatives. YOUTH VOLUNTEER: A youth who is 19 or under who makes a positive contribution in the community through volunteering. Someone who has committed to making a difference to an organization or individual. MENTOR: Makes a positive contribution by being a true leader.
An influential counsellor, teacher or educator who provides support or sponsorship. Demonstrates a high level of ethics and professional standards, is an inspirational motivator, excellent communicator, good listener and a reliable resource to the community. COURAGE: This person has risen above adversity or formidable challenges to become a success. As a result, they have had a positive effect on the people around them. FRESH IMPACT: This person has been in Kamloops less than three years, but is already making an impact in the community in a leadership position in business, volunteer work or other community involvement.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER: Everyone is talking about the carbon footprint, but this award celebrates a person who is walking their talk, whether it be riding their bike to work year-round, reusing and reducing or taking great steps in setting an example for others to follow. UNDER 40: This person is under the age of 40 and is recognized for going above and beyond in the community in a variety of fields and endeavours. INDIGENOUS LEADER: This person is making a positive impact on Indigenous business and culture in Kamloops and area, helping spread awareness and growing relationships within Kamloops with Indigenous businesses and organizations.
Kamloops This Week sales manager Chris Wilson speaks during the Community Leader Awards luncheon and presentation on Thursday, July 28 at The Dunes at Kamloops Golf Courses.
As a community newspaper, we’re all about telling stories, and that’s one of the criteria we kept in mind when selecting our winners — inspiring people with inspiring stories. It’s a pleasure and a privilege to be able to tell these stories in these pages and we’re confident you’ll find them as inspiring as we did. When you’re finished, we think you’ll feel even better about the community you call home. In our business, great ideas like this don’t come to life without the support of community-minded advertisers. We’re so pleased that seven local businesses stepped forward right away to say “yes” to this initiative to make it happen. Our sincere thanks go out to the sponsors of our award categories: • No Limits Fitness & Hot Yoga, sponsor of the Coach Award; • Petland, sponsor of the Community Builder Award;
• Runners Sole, sponsor of the Volunteer Award; • Browns Repair, sponsor of the Youth Volunteer Award; • Chris Chan, Realtor, sponsor of the Mentor Award; • Franca Muraca Notary Public, sponsor of the Courage Award; • Community Futures, sponsor of the Fresh Impact Award; • Progressive Planet Products, sponsor of the Environmental Leader Award; • Sam Thacker, Dearborn Ford, sponsor of the Elite Under 40 Award; • New Gold, sponsor of the Indigenous Leader Award. Please consider supporting their businesses as they support our awards and our community at large – it’s more important than ever now. Enjoy reading all about these inspiring members of our community.