RECOGNIZING VOLUNTEERS & VOLUNTEER-LED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SOUTH SHUSWAP

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of our community publication, the South Shuswap Scoop, we will be recognizing a few of the amazing volunteers who make a big difference in our communities with the 1st Annual South Shuswap Scoop Volunteer Awards.

Individual volunteers and volunteer-led organizations will be nominated and voted for by Scoop readers and the general public. One winner and two finalists will be announced in each category.

South Shuswap Scoop Volunteer Awards
Volunteer of the Year
Non-profit Community Impact Award
Volunteer Lifetime Impact Award
Outsanding Volunteer First Responder

Nominee information and a voting form will be available on our website during the voting period.

CAST YOUR VOTE:
JUN 12 - JUL 3, 2026

Vote for your favourite nominee in each category.

WINNERS ANNOUNCED:
JULY 17, 2026

1 winner and 2 finalists will be announced in each category, based on the highest number of votes received. Announcements will appear on our website and in the July issue of the South Shuswap Scoop.

SPONSORS

We are thrilled to announce that four amazing sponsors have stepped forward to support our inaugural volunteer awards. Thanks to these generous local organizations, we will be presenting the 1st place winners in each category with a special prize.

RULES & REGULATIONS

Nominees must:

  • Be current full-time or seasonal residents of CSRD Electoral Areas C or G (including Tappen, Sunnybrae, White Lake, Eagle Bay, Notch Hill, Blind Bay and Sorrento), or were resident during the period they volunteered.

  • Volunteer with a non-profit or charity that was engaged in local projects within CSRD Electoral Areas C or G in 2025 (or earlier for the Lifetime Impact Award).

  • Be age 19+.

  • Individuals may be nominated in more than one category. Individuals and organizations may nominate themselves.

  • To be eligible for the Non-Profit Community Impact Award, nominee organizations must be a registered non-profit society or charity based in the South Shuswap (CSRD Electoral Areas C or G) with volunteers engaged in both leadership and operations. Non-profits with some paid staff members are eligible for nomination.

  • Nominees will be asked to confirm their participation and eligibility prior to proceeding to the voting round.

Read our full list of rules and regulations HERE.