Character Community Awards to recognize York Region citizens who demonstrate positive character attributes

 

NEWMARKET – Do you know someone who has demonstrated positive character attributes in their home, school, work or community? If so, why not nominate them for a Character Community Award?

 

The Character Community Awards celebrate and recognize individuals of all ages and organizations across York Region who demonstrate positive character attributes, including:

 

• Optimism • Responsibility • Courage
• Initiative • Honesty • Inclusiveness
• Perseverance • Integrity • Fairness
• Respect • Compassion 

 

Nomination packages and information can be found on the Character Community Foundation of York Region website located at: www.charactercommunity.com

 

Completed nomination packages can be mailed to the Character Community Foundation of York Region, 17250 Yonge St., Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1, or faxed to 905 895-0847 and must be received on or before January 31, 2008.

 

All nominees will be recognized at an award ceremony to be held on April 3, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Markham Theatre for the Performing Arts, located at 171 Town Centre Blvd. in the Town of Markham.

 

The Character Community Foundation of York Region represents a group of committed volunteers and leaders from the community, government, education and business sectors working together to make York Region a Character Community by nurturing positive character attributes and enhancing York Region as a desirable place to live, work, play and learn.

 

For more information on the 2008 Character Community Awards, including awards sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Character Community Foundation at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 1522, or by email at character.community@york.ca

 

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