Central Okanagan Foundation Volunteer Organization of the Year Award

2023 Central Okanagan Foundation's Volunteer Organization of the Year Recipient

Okanagan Forest Task Force 

The Okanagan Forest Task Force took environmental protection into their own hands last year. The group hauled out approximately 800 pounds of garbage dumped along Beaver Lake Road. And that’s only a small fraction of the more than 250,000 pounds they picked up in the last year. Since January 2023, close to 104,000 pounds of garbage and over 150,000 pounds of metal have been removed from backcountry recreation areas. With a goal to keep our forests clean and stop illegal dumping, there are now 2950 members volunteering to make this a reality. 

The recipient of this award will receive a $3,000 donation from Central Okanagan Foundation.

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Award Criteria

• Awarded to a volunteer organization that has provided outstanding community services, with direct benefits to the city of Kelowna.
• Services may be related to the environment, health and social services; arts and culture; recreation; education; or neighbourhood/community improvements.
• Selections are based on the organization's achievements and contributions for the year 2023.
• Past information may be included, but should primarily be regarding the current award year.

Check back in fall 2024 for information about the 50th annual awards nomination period.