The Town of Amherst is currently accepting nominations for people who have contributed to their community or a good cause in an exceptional way.
Volunteer Nominations will be accepted for a range of community volunteers including adult, youth and family categories who donate their time to help others and by supporting the causes in which they believe. From the nominations one individual from each category will be honoured on behalf the Town of Amherst at this provincial reception, and will be presented with a Provincial Volunteer Certificate as part of National Volunteer Week (April 23 to April 29, 2017) events.
If you know anyone who has done something worthy of recognition and who has not previously recognized by your group/organizations for volunteer services in the last 5 years, then show your gratitude bynominating them!
Details on the Volunteer Appreciation Reception will be announced at a later date. Should you require further information, please contact Tamara Porter at (902) 667-3552 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Completed nomination applications can be returned to the Department of Recreation Office (Amherst Stadium), 85 Church Street, or Amherst Town Hall, 98 Victoria Street, scan and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax the application to 902-667-5409.
Nominations will be open until 12pm noon on Monday, January 30, 2017.