Gateway & Nick’s Place is putting out the call for nominees for its “Lion Heart Awards”.
Officials say the awards are designed to recognize and celebrate individuals who have made significant yet often unrecognized contributions to their communities by empowering and supporting youth.
They can include volunteers, educators, coaches, mentors, and community leaders whose efforts have positively impacted the lives of young people. “We wanted to do something in memory of Nicholas and also my business partner’s nephew William who both had huge hearts,” says Karrie Emms, Gateway & Nick’s Place Executive Director. “We know as a smaller organization that doesn’t get much recognition how tiring and overwhelming it can feel to constantly go unrecognized, so we decided to create the Lion Heart Awards to recognize others like us.”
Nominations open on June 20 online at www.gatewayandnicksplace.ca and close a month later.
Award winners will be honoured on Aug. 23.
Along with the Lion Heart Overall Award winner, categories include:
- Educational Impact
- Community Leadership
- Mentorship Excellence
- Innovative Programs
- Youth Leadership
Gateway & Nick’s Place is now located at Northgate Shopping Centre.
Officials say it’s a new chapter for them and provides greater accessibility and visibility to the community.
