Vital Cape Breton awards aren’t far away.
NextGen Cape Breton – Unama’ki and the Cape Breton Partnership are seeking nominations for their eighth annual excellence awards.
The awards recognize youth and young professionals across Cape Breton Island between the ages of 16 and 40 who’ve made a significant impact or contribution to their community, school or workplace.
Awards will be given in six categories, including:
- Vital Excellence Award – Recognizes individuals who have played a vital role in their community through volunteerism, culture, leadership, innovation, etc.
- Vital Employee Excellence Award – Recognizes employees who have played a vital role in their workplace in Cape Breton.
- Vital Employer Excellence Award – Recognizes employers who have played a vital role in creating rewarding employment opportunities for youth in Cape Breton.
- Vital Newcomer Excellence Award– Recognizes newcomers who have made significant contributions to a community or communities in Cape Breton Unama’ki through leadership, mentorship, entrepreneurship, etc.
- Vital Young Leader Award – Recognizes individuals under the age of 18 who have made contributions to their community through volunteerism, innovation, or leadership.
- Vital Pandemic Leadership Award – Recognizes businesses, organizations, or individuals who have gone above and beyond to support Cape Breton Unama’ki through safety, advocacy, or relief measures during COVID-19.
Nominations are open until Nov. 5; awards will be presented on Dec. 3rd in Sydney.
To nominate someone for an award, submit their name at www.cbnextgen.com/nominate.
Pre-registration is required to attend the Excellence Awards. Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite.ca.
