Naming Bowen Island’s Citizen of the Year is a tough job. That’s because so many islanders do so much to enhance the special lifestyle that this community enjoys.
Volunteering comes in such varied forms. There is the traditional volunteer who donates the essential hours needed to staff, for instance, the library or art gallery. There are others who accept truly daunting challenges to run events or develop island amenities. Some go way beyond their day jobs to offer visionary planning or conceptual expertise. Others initiate tiny projects that nevertheless enrich our daily lives. Or some go those extra steps to shape the community, visualize dreams and aspirations and undertake solutions.
Then there are the low-key heroes who have quietly focused, year after year, at making the island a better place. Remember, our children’s growth, our senior’s needs, our unwell, our unfortunate, and just about every significant service or diversion is made possible by the gift a someone’s time.
Now we need your input to honour these acts of kindness. This year we’d like the community’s recognition to be a bit more inclusive. So we ask: Who do you think has made a difference to Bowen?
Help us choose the Volunteer Citizen of the Year.
Who would you like to see honoured this year? Once again, you can be a key part of the judging process. Send us your suggestion for the Volunteer Citizen of the Year. We look for remarkable service, leadership or project accomplishment. Include your name, and the name of your nominee plus some background and detailed reasons for your choice.
Post or email your nomination to:
Bowen Island Museum & Archives
1014 Miller Road,Box 97
Bowen Island B.C. V0N1G0
The deadline for nominations is July 15.
