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