Passionate Heart Awards Virtually Celebrate Contributors to Local Social Services

Passionate Heart Awards Virtually Celebrate Contributors to Local Social Services

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Six individuals and three organizations in the social services field were honoured at today’s Passionate Heart Awards.

This year is the 16th annual event and the second time the ceremony was held virtually.

 Sponsored by Family Community Support Services (FCSS) in the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley, the Passionate Heart Awards celebrate people, teams and businesses that make a difference in their communities by enhancing social services or generally improving quality of life in the region.

2022 Award Recipients:

  • Passionate Heart Exceptional Service Award:
    • Alpha-Dawn Campbell, Librarian & Educational Assistant, Beaverlodge Elementary School – Peace Wapiti School Division
    • Debbie Hammel, Junior Kindergarten Teacher, Robert W Zahara Public School – Peace Wapiti School Division
    • Janine Gummesen, Grade 6 Teacher, Ecole Montrose – Grande Prairie Public School Division
    • Melody Sample, Wellness Coordinator – Town of Sexsmith
    • Sheila Payeur, Grade 2 – 8 Teacher, Clairmont Community School – Peace Wapiti School Division
  • Passionate Heart Exceptional Team Award:
    • Grande Prairie Public Library
    • United Way Alberta Northwest
  • Passionate Heart Business Award:
    • Aztec Engineering Inc.
  • Chris Henderson Lifetime Achievement Award:
    • Katherine Schmidt, City of Grande Prairie

"This year more than ever, we appreciate and honour the individuals and groups that make a difference in our communities, encourage belonging and bring people together,” said Dale Bond, Home Support Coordinator for County of Grande Prairie FCSS. “Whether providing social services on the front line, leading a team or businesses that contribute to their communities, these nominees and winners have created a positive impact in our region.” 

“The Passionate Heart Awards are a meaningful tradition in our region celebrating the people helping build resilient communities, and a strong representation of the value of collaboration with our FCSS partners,” says Angela Sutherland, Community Social Development Manager at the City of Grande Prairie.  “The City offers a huge congratulations to all of this year’s recipients, and thanks everyone in the community for the countless nominations.”

The partnering municipalities congratulate all of the nominees and recipients for the 2022 awards. More information on the annual Passionate Heart awards can be found at www.cityofgp.com/passionateheart or www.countygp.ab.ca/passionateheart.