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Recognizing and celebrating outstanding volunteer contributions
to the City and County of Peterborough.

United Way of Peterborough & District’s Scholfield Award of Community Distinction was established to recognize an individual or organization for their outstanding contribution and ability to mobilize positive change within our community. Through their excellent leadership, the award recipient will energize and inspire people to come together to make a lasting difference in the City and County of Peterborough.

Scholfield Award of Community Distinction - NOMINATION FORM

Selection Criteria

The Board of Directors of United Way Peterborough and District will select a recipient based on the following criteria:

Achievement: The nominee achieved progress in addressing a community need or issue
Impact: The nominee's impact on the community was significant
Approach: The nominee used an innovative, unique or exemplary approach
Mobilization: The nominee mobilized members of the community
Involvement: The nominee demonstrated a strong commitment, whether long-term or a first-time involvement
Leadership: The nominee demonstrated leadership in addressing a community need or issue

This award is open to any resident or organization within the boundaries of the city and county of Peterborough. Any individual or representative of national, provincial, regional or local organizations may nominate a candidate. Submit your nominations on this form.

Nominations must be submitted by 4 pm, Wednesday, June 15th, 2024

*Have a question? Reach out to Sara Mountenay, Development & Communications Officer at [email protected]

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Nominator Information

First Name

Last Name

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Nominee Information

Nominee First Name

Nominee Last Name

Nominee Email

Please feel free to attach additional pages or include supporting documents. Final Decisions: Nominations from all sources will be reviewed by the Schofield Award committee who will select and recommend a recipient to the United Way Peterborough & District Board, for final approval.

Please use the following questions as inspiration or a guideline to tell us the story of your nominee. It is not required to complete every section. Please complete only the sections that together tell the special story of your nominee.

What community issues or needs are being addressed by your nominee?

Describe how your nominee uses an innovative approach in addressing community issues or needs.

How has the nominee demonstrated resilience, adaptability, or problem-solving skills in overcoming challenges or driving change?

How does your nominee's passion contribute to the mobilization of others in the community?

Explain the nominee's level of involvement and commitment to the community.

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