Ali Beloud, of North Battleford, is one of this year's recipients of the Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation volunteer recognition awards. He was one of the winners of the coach award. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

By battlefordsNOW Staff

Promoting sport, culture and recreation

Rivers West District announces 2023 volunteer awards

Apr 15, 2023 | 10:00 AM

Rivers West District for Sport, Culture, and Recreation has announced the winners for its 2023 Volunteer Recognition Awards.

Some of the many recipients include Ali Beloud of North Battleford, who was recognized for his dedication coaching youth.

“The volunteering work I am doing with the children in our community is a real pleasure for me,” he told battlefordsNOW. “Seeing more kids getting involved in sports, soccer in particular, is a huge motivation for me to give more.”

The organization said in its release that recipients will be presented with their awards in person, at community celebrations, over the next few months.

The District will highlight the celebrations for the winners and their outstanding achievements on its social media and website throughout the coming year.

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“Over the past year, our volunteers have gone above and beyond to grow sport, culture, and recreation in our district,” said Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation executive director Donna Johnston-Genest. “Thank you does not cover the immense gratitude we feel towards these individuals, organizations, and communities. Congratulations on your most deserved recognition.”

The following recipients in the categories listed will be honoured with awards for their outstanding volunteer efforts in the Rivers West District:

Service Provider: District Dream Broker – Nominee: Darlene Humenny, (Meota). Nominator: Chelsey Gladue.

Sport: Athletes / Team – Nominee: Hafford Vikings Football Team, (Hafford Central School). Nominator: Crystal Schindel.

Sport: Coach – Nominee: Ali Beloud (North Battleford). Nominator: Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre, Annette McGovern.

Sport: Coach – Nominee: Chris Kent (Wilkie). Nominator: Chris Brownrigg and Russell Fersch.

Sport: Coach – Nominee: Lori Bartee (St. Walburg). Nominator: St. Walburg mayor and council.

Culture: Community Development and Promotion – Nominee: St. Walburg Volunteer Firefighters (St. Walburg). Nominator: St. Walburg mayor and council.

Culture: Artist – Nominee: Dee Eaves, L. D. Silver & Design, (Lloydminster). Nominator: Julie Hougham.

Culture: Event – Nominee: St. Walburg Allied Arts Council, “Best Party in 100 Years,” (St. Walburg). Nominator: St. Walburg mayor and council.

Recreation: Professional – Nominee: Alvin Jackabowski, (Lashburn). Nominator: Lashburn Culture & Recreation Board.

Recreation: Facility – Nominee: St. Walburg Trans Canada Trail, (St. Walburg). Nominator: St. Walburg mayor and council.

Overall Volunteer – Nominee: Jean Halliday, (Luseland). Nominator: Kathy Wurz, Luseland Mayor.

Overall Volunteer – Nominee: Bob Clothier, (Rosetown). Nominator: Darby Freistadt.

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