Nominations sought for Jack McKenzie Memorial Award

Tim Brody - Editor

Do you know an exceptional volunteer in this community? If so, the Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout is encouraging you to nominate that person for this year’s Jack McKenzie Memorial Award.
First presented by the Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout in 1992, the award is presented annually to a local resident, “in recognition of selfless dedication to the community and its people”.
The award is in memory of the late Jack McKenzie, an outstanding volunteer who, for many years, served on a wide variety of committees and organizations. 
The club shared on its website that in order for a nominee to be considered eligible to receive this award, they must meet all of the following criteria:
•    Must have resided in Sioux Lookout or the surrounding area for at least the preceding 12 month period usually from August 1 of the preceding year.
•    Must not be a current Rotarian
•    Must not have received remuneration for any service(s) performed considered to be part of the nomination
•    Has actively volunteered during the preceding twelve month period from the award presentation date
Nominations are being accepted until July 19 at 10:00 p.m.  Electronic forms are available on the Rotary club’s website siouxrotary.ca. 
Copies can also be requested by emailing rotarysiouxlookout@shaw.ca.
More information is available on the club’s website or can be obtained by emailing the club.
The award will be presented during the Opening Ceremony of the Sioux Lookout Blueberry Festival on August 2 at the Town Beach.