Celebrating the achievements and generosity of Kelowna citizens. Each year the Civic and Community Awards honour individuals whose achievements and contributions have been of significant benefit to our community. The awards recognize the talent, dedication and generosity of our outstanding citizens, athletes, volunteers and artists whose unique gifts have contributed so greatly to life in Kelowna. Celebrating community spirit, the awards cover a wide spectrum of accomplishment. Award recipients are chosen by committee, from nominations received from the public. Call for Nominations The nomination period for the 31st Annual Civic and Community Awards is from January 3 to February 17, 2006. This is your chance to nominate an outstanding volunteer, artist, athlete or athletic team who helped make Kelowna an extraordinary place to live in the year 2005! Click here to access: Information on nominating a worthy candidate Award category criteria A nomination form 2004 Award Winners The awards ceremony for the 2004 awards was held at the Grand Okanagan Resort on Thursday April 21st, 2005. Selected finalists and award recipients were honoured in a special video presentation during the ceremony. The 2004 award winners are profiled under each award category below. Simply click on the links. Award Categories Athlete of the Year Awarded to the athlete (amateur or professional) bringing the greatest amount of recognition to Kelowna. Augie Ciancone Memorial Award Awarded to the most outstanding high school male and female athlete in the area of the Central Okanagan. Bob Giordano Memorial Award Awarded to a citizen who has contributed significantly through voluntary service to amateur sport, such as coaching or administrative support. Bryan Couling Memorial Athletic Team of the Year Award Awarded to the team (amateur or professional) bringing the greatest amount of recognition to Kelowna. Central Okanagan Foundation Volunteer Organization of the Year Award Awarded to the volunteer organization that has provided outstanding community service relating to actions having a direct beneficial effect on residents in Kelowna. Teen Honour in the Arts Awards Awarded to a student who has made an outstanding contribution in their community and school’s cultural and artistic life. Honour in the Arts Award Awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in their community through cultural and/or artistic efforts. Woman of the Year – Sarah Donalda Treadgold Memorial Award Awarded to a woman in recognition of her overall outstanding contributions to the well-being of the City of Kelowna. Man of the Year – Fred Macklin Memorial Award Awarded to a man in recognition of his overall outstanding contributions to the well-being of the City of Kelowna. Young Female and Young Male Citizen of the Year Awards Awarded to a young female and young male citizen who has made an outstanding contribution to their community and school. Anita Tozer Memorial Award – Bestowed by Mayor and Council This award is in recognition of outstanding community service. The 2004 award was presented to personnel involved with the 2004 Mastercard Memorial Cup Committee.