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Kelowna to present its civic awards tonight

The 2017 man and woman of the year will be announced, along with 15 other award winners.
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The plaza across from City Hall where the annual civic awards winnersÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™ name are etched on plaques.Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥”Image credit: City of Kelowna

The City of Kelowna will present its annual civic awards tonight at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

The 42nd annual awards gala will start at 7 p.m. and recognizes recipients in 15 categories, including man and woman of the year, as well as community and youth volunteers, athletes, artists, business, non-profit groups and environmental leaders.

The three finalists in each category were nominated by city residents.

On Monday, council paid tribute to the finalists, saying they represent the best the city has to offer when it comes to making a contribution to Kelowna.

This yearÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™s finalists include:

Fred Macklin Memorial Award - Man of the Year

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Garry Benson

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Brett Millard

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Jason Picklyk

Sarah Donalda-Treadgold Memorial Award- Woman of the Year

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Shannon Christensen

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ June Nicolay

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Kelly Taverner

Young Male Volunteer of the Year

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Andrew Kates

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Cassidy Murrell

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Kristian Oppenheim

Young Female Volunteer of the Year

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Megan Phillips

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Gabriela Rubio

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Gillian Smith

Central Okanagan Foundation Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥“ Volunteer Organization of the Year

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna Branch

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Kelowna Gospel Mission

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Project Literacy Kelowna Society

Corporate Community of the Year Award

Small /Medium Business

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Moga Moms

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Third Space Coffee

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Volinspire Community Contribution Company

Large Business

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ COSTCO Wholesale, Kelowna

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Home Depot Kelowna

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Winn Rentals

Honour in the Arts

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Karen Close

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Adam Meachem

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Rena Warren

Teen Honour in the Arts

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Julia Chambers

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Andrew Kates

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Andrea Sorestad

Augie Ciancone Memorial Award Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥“ Female High School Athlete of the Year

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Ashlyn Day

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Natalie Hope

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Nicola Lopes

Augie Ciancone Memorial Award Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥“ Male High School Athlete of the Year

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Taylor Knoll

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Fynn McCarthy

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Justin Peleshytyk

Bryan Couling Memorial Award Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥“ Athletic Team of the Year

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ The Kelowna Mission Junior Bantam Lions Football Team

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ The Kelowna Senior Secondary Owls, Senior Boys Basketball Team

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ The UBC Okanagan Heat, WomenÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™s Volleyball Team

Bob Giordano Memorial Award Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥“ Coach or Sport Administrator of the Year

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Kendall Gross

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Gord McInnes

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Randall Wight

Male Athlete of the Year

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Trevor Stirling

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Rostam Turner

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Gareth Williams

Female Athlete of the Year

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Olivia Gran

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Taylor Ruck

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Jordyn Yendley

Champion for the Environment

Individual

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Nancy Mora Castro

Business

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Spider Agile Technology

Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¢ Value Village, Kelowna





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