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2018 Volunteer of the Year Recipients

Volunteer of the Year - Cayla Kushnirak

2018 Volunteer of the Year - Cayla Kushnirak
2018 Volunteer of the Year - Cayla Kushnirak

Mother of six Cayla Kushnirak is an active volunteer in the many programs offered by the Grande Prairie Friendship Centre. She is always willing to help and is a very reliable volunteer to the organization.

When her eldest son joined NIHA Pitone Youth Group, 6 months ago, Cayla quickly became the programs top adult volunteer. Spending over 100 hours a month helping with everything from information booths, events to chaperoning, if Cayla can help in any way she will. While participating in the Aboriginal Head Start Program, with her kids, Cayla and her husband volunteered a total of 873 hours in the past year, this does not include hours she spent assisting other programs. Even now that she is no longer part of this program Cayla is always there to help out when she can.

Cayla is a very dedicated volunteer who always willing to learn and help in new ways. She is a great role model to her children and others for her willingness to always help her community.

Corporate Volunteer of the Year - Revolution Auto Group

2018 Corporate Volunteer of the Year - Revolution Auto Group
2018 Corporate Volunteer of the Year - Revolution Auto Group
Award presented by Krisitn Hurtubise from the Prairie Mall

Revolution Auto Group recognizes the support it receives from the communities it serves and gives back through its involvement in volunteer programs, sponsorships of events and organizations, and gifts to charity.

They offer employees an incentive program that encourages volunteering – employees who volunteer 40 hours per year in the community receive an additional week of paid vacation.  Between November 2017 and October 2018, the 2018 Alberta Summer Games was the recipient of many Revolution Auto Group staff volunteers that included four employees that played key roles as Directors on the local organizing committee. Each Director would have contributed a minimum of 500+ hours in their positions. The support didn’t end there, they loaned vehicles, donated fuel, office supplies, trucks, ad budget, and more. The entire company seemed to catch the spirit of the Games and their support was paramount to the 2018 Alberta Summer Games overall success!

The Revolution Auto Group continues to make a significant impact in the community as a strong corporate leader.

Outstanding Members of the Community

James Aasen, Tracy Allard, Carlos Grisales, Sharon Lejeune, David Olinger and Lionel Robbins.

Past Years

2017

Volunteer of the Year 

Dawn Torrance

Corporate Volunteer of the Year 

Swiss Chalet

Outstanding Members of the Community:

Trevor Sak

Meg Archer & Molly

Akina Noppibul

Michelle Glenn

2016

Volunteer of the Year 

Deb Courvoisie

Corporate Volunteer of the Year

Unique Home Concepts

Outstanding Members of the Community:

Candi Radcliffe

Doug Smith

Community Foundation of The County of Grande Prairie Firefighters

Melanie Bell-Fournier

The Rotary Club of Grande Prairie BBQ Crew

2015

Volunteer of the Year 

Cliff Turner

Corporate Volunteer of the Year 

ATB Financial

Outstanding Members of the Community:

Tiny Hands of Hope

Maj Photography

Meals on Wheels

Cristy Ellen

Merv Crouse

2014

Volunteer of the Year 

Shannon Dunfield

Corporate Volunteer of the Year 

Horizon North Manufacturing

2013

Volunteer of the Year 

Ojone Eche-Ameh

Corporate Volunteer of the Year

Servus Credit Union