Game Changer Awards 2018
THE 3RD ANNUAL KOOTENAY GAME CHANGER AWARDS IS PROUDLY PRESENTD BY:
FOUR FINALISTS IN EACH CATEGORY WILL BE TREATED TO A FIRST CLASS DINNER AT ST.EUGENE GOLF RESORT & CASINO ON SEPTEMBER 22,2018.
Deadline for nominations July 31, 2018
YOUTH GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Sandor Rental Equipment Ltd.
Awarded to a youth, youth group, or youth project that has increased awareness and taken action to improve the daily lives of youth in their community. The recipient will have demonstrated creativity and collaboration in their approach to supporting youth and moving youth forward in their community.
FAMILY GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by New Dawn Developments & New Dawn Restorations
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has increased awareness and taken action to improve the daily lives of families in their community in the Kootenays. The recipient will have demonstrated considerable positive impact to the lives of families in their community through creativity and collaboration.
SENIORS GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by OK Tire
Awarded to a senior, seniors group, or senior geared project that has increased awareness and taken action to improve the daily lives of seniors in their community. The recipient will have demonstrated creativity and collaboration in their approach to supporting seniors and moving seniors forward in their community.
HEALTH & WELLNESS GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Peak Family Dental Centre
Awarded to an individual, group, organization, or project that has increased awareness and taken action to increase the health and wellness of their community in the Kootenays. The recipient will have demonstrated an understanding of the importance of individual health in moving a healthy community forward. The recipient will have demonstrated creativity and collaboration in their efforts to reach broad spectrum of community members.
EDUCATION GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Leanne M Goddard Chartered Professional Accountant
Awarded to an individual, group, or project in the Kootenays who have demonstrated a dedication to improving the lives of students. The recipient will have demonstrated creativity and collaboration in their approach to supporting students and moving students forward in their community.
PROTECTIVE SERVICES GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Pacific Coastal Airlines
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved a community forward through their dedication to safety of community members in their community in the Kootenays. The recipient will have demonstrated significant dedication to their role as an advocate for safety in their community.
FOOD & AGRICULTURE GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Cranbrook Flooring
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved the community forward through increased awareness of the importance of food and agriculture in the Kootenays. The recipient will have taken action to move our community towards a more local and ethical approach to food access and consumption.
ARTS & CULTURE GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by ʔaq̓am First Nation
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved the community forward through increased awareness of the importance of arts and culture in the Kootenays. The recipient will have taken action to directly or indirectly increase arts and culture in their community; which may include offering exhibition, performances, or workshops to the community.
FIRST NATIONS GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Teck Coal Ltd.
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved a community forward through their dedication to First Nations in their community in the Kootenays. The nominee will have demonstrated knowledge of the importance of a holistic approach to moving First Nations communities forward.
OUTDOORS & ENVIRONMENT GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Tipi Mountain Ecological Services
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved their community forward through advocacy for the responsible use of their local environment. The recipient of this award will have demonstrated an innovative and balanced approach to use of the outdoors and environment in their community in the Kootenays. The recipient will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the utilization of the outdoors and environment in the lifestyle of community members in the Kootenays.
SPORTS & RECREATION GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Isaac Hockley Real Estate
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved their community forward in sports and recreation. The recipient of this award will be known in the sports community as a dedicated leader; who has shown dedication and creativity, encouraging increased sports and recreation in their community in the Kootenays.
TOURISM GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by The Heid Out Restaurant & Brewhouse
Awarded to an individual, group, or project that has moved the tourism sector forward in the Kootenays. The recipient will have demonstrated a positive impact to tourism growth in their community and/or the Kootenay region. The recipient will have demonstrated creativity, innovation, and/or collaboration in their approach to tourism development.
UNSUNG HERO GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Columbia Basin Trust
The Unsung Hero Award will be presented to an individual who has overcome significant challenges and has used their experience to better the life of another individual or group of people within their community.
LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT GAME CHANGER
Sponsored by Business Networking International Rockies
The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to an individual who has dedicated a significant portion of their life to the betterment of their community.
