Squamish Youth Excellence Awards Nominations

Squamish (Middle or High School) Teacher of the Year

I would like to nominate this teacher for inspiring their students academically and beyond- through excellence in teaching methodology and authentic connection to their students. Please answer in a short paragraph with examples that make this teacher stand out. Please include email address or phone number and name of your nominee.

Squamish Coach of the Year (Coaching ages 13-18)

I would like to nominate this coach for inspiring youth athletes to be their best- Teaching not only excellence in skills & performance, but instilling in their players the values and attitudes needed to succeed in life. Please answer in a short paragraph with examples that make this coach stand out. Please include email address or phone number and name of your nominee.

Youth Volunteer of the Year — Individual

Youth Volunteers of the Year — Group/Club/Association

I would like to nominate this group of youth who together have completed around 50 hours of community service resulting in an enhancement to their school or community. It can be ongoing or as a standalone initiative they worked on as a group Please answer in a short paragraph where and how these youth volunteered and what group/club/association they were part of. Please include email address or phone number and name of a main contact for this group.

Young Business Leader- under 24 yrs old

I would like to nominate this young person (or persons) who have brought a project or business to life—from concept, planning and execution. They must have/be generating revenue with their venture for this nomination. Please answer in a short paragraph what the nominee's business is and why you are nominating them- why they stand out as a business leader. Please include email address or phone number and name of nominee.

Youth Employer of the Year- Squamish

I would like to nominate this local business for creating an exceptional workplace for youth- from hiring, training, recognition and providing opportunities for youth. Please answer in a short paragraph who the Employer is and why you think they are deserving of Youth Employer of the Year. Please include email address/phone number and name of owner/manager.

Adult Mentor of the Year- for Youth

I would like to nominate this person who has made a life changing impact on the me as a mentor, someone who has brought out the best in me and possibly encouraged me in areas I needed encouraging. Please answer in a short paragraph how this adult has impacted your life in a positive way. Please include their email/phone number and name

Youth Cultural Role Model of the Year

I would like to nominate this youth who demonstrates cultural pride both in their cultural community and in school, leading by example and in so doing adding to the cultural mosaic that makes our community what it is. Please answer in a short paragraph specific examples that make you want to recognize this role model for this award. Please include their email/phone number and name

Youth Rising Award: Overcoming Adversity

I would like to nominate this youth because I have witnessed them overcoming adversity and have exhibited a commitment to personal change and growth.I have seen them record noteworthy achievements in some line of endeavour, or shift in life direction in spite of the adversity they faced and I hope to celebrate their resilience as an example for all of us. Please answer in a short paragraph how this individual has turned adversity into something positive. Please include their email/phone number and name.