Emily Plihal
Local Journalism
Initiative Reporter
Northern Sunrise County/ Nampa Family and Community Support Services is seeking nominations to recognize helpful community members.
“The nominations are open from Jan. 6 will close on March 28,” FCSS director Amber Houle says.
“Anyone can nominate a volunteer for the awards. The nominees must be residing in Northern Sunrise County or the Village of Nampa, to receive the award,” she adds.
Houle says they are seeking volunteer nominations for the 2024 year. She hopes community members will nominate exceptional volunteers who go above and beyond for their region.
“We host the Volunteer Appreciation Awards annually to provide recognition and show our appreciation to the residents volunteering in our communities,” she notes.
“The awards contribute to retention and motivate volunteers. Feeling appreciated often encourages volunteers to continue their efforts and fosters a sense of pride and purpose.”
Award categories include Youth (ages 18 and under), Adults 19-54, and seniors 55 and older. Two awards will be presented in each category.
“By celebrating volunteers, we acknowledge that their contributions are vital to the success of our programs and other community organizations,” Houle says.
“Last year, we only recognized our youth volunteers, in 2025, we aim to honour and recognize volunteers of all ages. The awards will be dispersed during our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue in April during Volunteer Appreciation Week.”
To nominate a volunteer, call or email Amber Houle at (780) 625-3287 or ahoule@northernsunrise.net.