Created in 1991, this award aims to acknowledge and promote the important role played by close to a million volunteers and the organizations who support them in their efforts towards sport and leisure development in Qu bec. This award, created by the Mouvement des caisses Desjardins, is intended to recognize the efforts and dedication of groups and organizations involved in the social, community and economic development of their community. Application forms are available during the months of April and May at any caisses Desjardins and through the centres d'action b n vole du Qu bec. In order to be eligible for this award, candidates must be residents of New Brunswick and must have made an outstanding contribution towards the advancement of youth in New Brunswick. There are two categories to this award - youth ages 15 to 24, and one with no specific age requirement.
Participants can be either individuals or groups.
Two awards will be given each year, per category. Each recipient will be honored with a framed certificate of merit or plaque to be presented by the Premier on March 21st - New Brunswick Youth Day. Copyright 2000-2001 Volunteer Canada. Legal Disclaimer .