Whitecourt celebrates local volunteers

Whitecourt is now accepting nominations to the 2025 Volunteer Awards Program – and we want to hear from you!  Tell us who is making a difference in our community by recognizing them with a nomination.

“Part of what makes Whitecourt so special is the willingness of our residents to step up and help out,” stated Whitecourt Mayor Tom Pickard.  “Residents and organizations offer their time, knowledge and skills to a variety of worthy causes, and this program is just one way for us to recognize their work and show our appreciation.”

The Whitecourt Volunteer Award Program launched four years ago and recognizes individuals, corporations and agencies/groups in five different award categories.  This year, the winner of each category will be announced during the Volunteer Celebration Lunch scheduled for April 28 during National Volunteer Week.

If you know of someone or an organization that has gone above and beyond, please nominate them by filling out the online form at www.volunteerwhitecourt.ca.  The nomination deadline is April 22, 2025.

Whitecourt Volunteer Hub

The Town of Whitecourt recognizes how important volunteers are in our community.  In 2024, Whitecourt launched www.volunteerwhitecourt.ca – an online volunteer recruitment site that helps local organizations find volunteers, and helps volunteers find meaningful opportunities to lend their time.  The site also provides resources to volunteer organizations, including links to funding and training opportunities.

2025 National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is April 27 to May 3, 2025, and Whitecourt will be recognizing and thanking volunteers from across the community for the time and energy they contribute to our community.  Watch for information on our website and social media sites on events and activities planned to celebrate our volunteers.