ROSETOWN — Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation has announced the 2023 award recipients of the Rivers West District Volunteer Recognition Awards.
The following individuals, groups, organizations and facility will be receiving awards for their outstanding volunteer efforts in the Rivers West District:
• Category: Service Provider District Dream Broker
Nominee: Darlene Humenny, Meota
Nominator: Chelsey Gladue
• Category: Sport – Athletes / Team
Nominee: Hafford Vikings Football Team, Hafford Central School
Nominator: Crystal Schindel
• Category: Sport - Coach
Nominee: Ali Beloud, North Battleford
Nominator: Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre, Annette McGovern
• Category: Sport - Coach
Nominee: Chris Kent, Wilkie
Nominator: Chris Brownrigg and Russell Fersch
• Category: Sport - Coach
Nominee: Lori Bartee, St. Walburg
Nominator: St. Walburg Mayor and Council
• Category: Culture – Community Development and Promotion
Nominee: St. Walburg Volunteer Firefighters, St. Walburg
Nominator: St. Walburg Mayor and Council
• Category: Culture - Artist
Nominee: Dee Eaves, L. D. Silver and Design, Lloydminster
Nominator: Julie Hougham
• Category: Culture – Event
Nominee: St. Walburg Allied Arts Council, “Best Party in 100 Years”, St. Walburg
Nominator: St. Walburg Mayor and Council
• Category: Recreation Professional
Nominee: Alvin Jackabowski, Lashburn
Nominator: Lashburn Culture and Recreation Board
• Category: Recreation - Facility
Nominee: St. Walburg Trans Canada Trail, St. Walburg
Nominator: St. Walburg Mayor and Council
• Category: Over-All Volunteer
Nominee: Jean Halliday, Luseland
Nominator: Kathy Wurz, Luseland Mayor
• Category: Over-All Volunteer
Nominee: Bob Clothier, Rosetown
Nominator: Darby Freistadt
Recipients will be presented with their awards in person, at community celebrations, over the next few months. Celebration of their outstanding achievements will be highlighted on the district’s social media and website throughout the coming year.
“Over the past year, our volunteers have gone above and beyond to grow Sport, Culture and Recreation in our district. Thank you does not cover the immense gratitude we feel towards these individuals, organizations, and communities. Congratulations on your most deserved recognition,” said Donna Johnston-Genest, executive director, Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation.
