Volunteer Recognition Program
Congratulations to ‘Coach Jay’ Ott, our latest Prairie Central District Volunteer Recognition Program recipient!
This award celebrates volunteers who pour their time, passion, and energy into strengthening their communities through sport, culture, and recreation. Jay embodies that spirit completely. His dedication to growing female hockey, mentoring young athletes, and championing community initiatives reflects the very best of what this program stands for.
As part of this recognition, Jay received a $1,000 grant to support his ongoing volunteer efforts in the Lumsden/Regina Beach area which went to hockey training aids for the minor hockey association.
PCD joined the fun at LYNX DAY in Lumsden, celebrating alongside nearly 100 female athletes as we presented Jay with his certificate, a small gift, and of course treated him to a classic rink burger 😉
Players also had the chance to say #thankscoach, leaving heartfelt sticky‑note messages for Jay that captured just how much he means to the community.
A well‑deserved honor for a coach who continues to make a lasting impact.
The next nomination deadline is April 15, 2026
This program is targeted at community volunteers who have volunteered with several initiatives over an extended period of time and have made a meaningful impact on their community. The purpose of the program is to demonstrate the importance and value that volunteers provide in the areas of sport, culture and recreation through public recognition.
The program features two nomination deadline dates annually: April 15 and September 15. There will be one award recipient for each nomination deadline. The award recipients will receive a grant of $1000, to be utilized in the area of that person’s volunteering efforts (within sport, culture and recreation) while following the guidelines (ex: An individual who has been volunteering on a community Arts Council receives the award and uses the grant funds for an initiative such as art classes for seniors.)
If you are interested in nominating a volunteer in your community, the nomination form and guidelines can be found below. Please read through the guidelines prior to filling out the nomination form.
VRP GRANT CRITERIA
NOMINATION FORM (WORD)
NOMINATION FORM (PDF)
FOLLOW-UP FORM (WORD)
FOLLOW-UP FORM (PDF)
Let’s celebrate volunteers by thanking them for all they do!
Meet the Wynyard Forever…in Motion Leaders, Volunteer Recognition recipients for the Spring of 2025!
Celebrating the passion, dedication and impact of volunteers during National Volunteer week was the perfect time to announce that the Forever…in Motion Leaders group in Wynyard as winners of the Prairie Central District Volunteer Recognition Program for April 2025. The volunteer leaders quietly and consistently give their time to help others live healthier, happier lives. Their kindness, commitment and passion are only a small part of what this group has to offer the community they have built! Participants regularly speak to the program’s impact, noting improved physical strength, balance, energy levels, and social connection. Their efforts create not only a safe and supportive environment, but one that is welcoming and social—a place where older adults feel valued and motivated.
