Each year at the Annual Community and Business Excellence Awards Fernie recognizes those businesses and individuals that go the extra mile to make a difference in our community. One of those awards is presented to a well deserving youth in the community- The Youth Achievement Award. This award used to be presented alongside the other community and business awards in October. A couple years ago we decided to move it to coincide with graduation, and with that there was a much better response to this particular award- more individuals nominated, and more interest in the award itself.

June 2013 will mark the third year that the Youth Achievement Award has been presented to coincide with Graduation. Ballot boxes and ballots can be found here at the Fernie Chamber of Commerce and info Centre, Fernie Heritage Library, Fernie Secondary School and The Fernie Academy, as well as attached to this message.- Voting is open until June 10th

This award is sponsored by both the City of Fernie, and the Fernie Chamber of Commerce and recognizes the contribution youth make to their community and is open to any youth 19 and under, who lives or volunteers in the City of Fernie and surrounding area. This young person has contributed to their community through volunteer service, and has demonstrated leadership abilities.

Thank-you for taking the time to help recognize a well deserving youth in our community!

Click here for the nomination form: youth achievement award 2013