The University of Guelph, the United Way of Guelph and Wellington and the Volunteer Centre of Guelph and Wellington are calling for nominations for the third annual Dr. William Winegard exemplary volunteer involvement awards.
The awards annually recognize significant community involvement of a University of Guelph student, staff, and faculty member.
“The generosity of staff, students, and faculty at the University of Guelph is invaluable to our community,” said Ken Dardano, executive director of the United Way.
“The Winegard awards give us the opportunity to recognize individuals of the university community who truly are making a difference.”
The awards honour of past University of Guelph President, Dr. William Winegard. He came to the school three years after its founding in 1964 and served as president until 1975. After retiring from academia and U of G, he served as a Member of Parliament for Guelph from 1984 to 1993 and was named Officer of the Order of Canada in 1998.
Organizers want nominations of current University of Guelph staff, faculty, or students who have devoted significant time and effort through volunteer involvement with community organizations including municipal boards, community fundraising, community health and service agencies, and other non-profit organizations.
Nomination packages are available at www.volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca and should be submitted by March 25. The awards will be presented in a ceremony in early April in preparation for National Volunteer Week April 19 to 25.
