Community Awards gala to honour local residents

The Fort St. John Community Awards gala is fast approaching.

The gala will take place on Thursday at the Pomeroy Hotel, starting at 6 p.m.

The awards are used to both recognize and pay tribute to individuals or businesses that have made significant contributions to the city.

Various awards will be presented at the gala, including the environmental benefactor of the year award, the accessibility award, the social action and justice award, the volunteer of the year award and the mayor’s awards of excellence.

Tickets for the gala can be purchased at the Visitor Centre or at City Hall. The tickets are $30 per person or $200 for a table of eight.

Anyone requiring further information about the gala is encouraged to contact Tara O’Donnell at awards@fortstjohn.ca This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 250-787-5791.