Nominations for 2026 are now closed. Award recipients will be honoured in the spring.

About the Volunteer of the Year Awards

Our communities thrive because of volunteers, and now is the time to recognize the individuals who make a difference. We invite you to look around your community and nominate those who generously give their time, talents, and heart without expecting anything in return for our annual Electoral Area Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Nominees must be full-time residents of an RDEK Electoral Area (and not reside within an incorporated municipality) and must make voluntary contributions that positively impact the spirit, culture, or people of their community or area.

Nominations are generally accepted at the beginning of the year. Nominators are asked to include as much detail as possible about the nominee’s contributions and accomplishments.

Help us recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the remarkable individuals who go above and beyond for the benefit of others by nominating someone early in 2027!