Three awards will be announced at the Wellness Gathering today, from an inspiring collection of almost 30 nominees.

The Selection Committee were amazed and impressed at the range and calibre of nominations received. “Everyone is very deserving, as this is simply an amazing group of people and organizations who are champions in the community,” said Selection Committee member Bettina Falloon.

We look forward to profiling all the nominees on the Wellness Almanac over the coming year, and celebrating the winners at a light lunch and reception today, at 1pm.

The nominees are:

Exemplifies Community Caring & Responsibility:
Rotary Club of Pemberton
Jolene Green
Dean Nelson
Tanya Richman
Burt “Ha7ya” Williams
Eagle Leo
Ann Robson
Anne Crowley
Casey Gabriel

Bringing People and Communities Together in the Spirit of Collaboration & Cooperation:
Pemberton BMX – Jessica & Graham Turner
Pemberton Youth Soccer
Brett Wallace – Mount Currie Youth Soccer
Sheldon Tetreault

Strengthening Individuals or Community Resilience Through the Provision of Health or Community Service:
Mony Nelson & Carrie Turchinetz
Mount Currie Volunteer Fire Dept. – Marshal Ritchie
Pemberton Youth Centre – Geoff Pross
Pemberton Search & Rescue
Sheila Bikadi – Maternal Child Health Coordinator
Cedric Jones

Empowering Individuals & Communities to Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices:
Jessica Elberg
Lorne Edmonds
Lil’wat Fisheries Program
Mike Richman
Bev Newsome
Mark Gabriel
Dawn Archer
Lindsay May