Corporate Volunteer Award of Excellence

SMALL BUSINESS CATEGORY

Old Fashioned Bread Bakery Co. (Smoky Lake)

This company is instrumental in providing many clubs and groups with a number of opportunities. Discounts, working space and equipment and even sharing their personal time and talents are just a few of their initiatives, which is a great source of pride to their community. The Annual Christmas Light Up, Support of Studio 28, Artists in the Community, the Town Beautification project and the Christmas Hamper Program are just a few of the projects that they assist with. Once a month, they donate baking to the Hope Centre in Edmonton. The bakery is more than a good business; it's a place that keeps the community connected.

Bredal Energy Corp. (Drayton Valley)

A small Drayton Valley company with a big heart! As an employee owned company, they have contributed time, people and significant financial support to many local organizations. 4-H Beef Club, Drayton Valley Health Foundation and the Drayton Valley Food Bank are just a few of the organizations that this company has assisted. They are also a huge supporter of the Drayton Valley Thunder Hockey Association. In addition to all of the sponsorships and donations given, each year the company-run Golf Tournament raises money for a variety of community groups and organizations.

MEDIUM BUSINESS CATEGORY

K & C Foods (Redwater)

K & C Foods are philanthropists who believe in contributing to many community related events, either by volunteering time, or by sponsoring many organizations with ongoing assistance. Much of their time and resources are dedicated to assisting the school system. They are instrumental in supporting the hot lunch program at Ochre Park School and are a proud sponsor of the Redwater Female Midget hockey team. Other organizations that have benefited from this generous company are Redwater Seniors, Redwater Fire Department and the Crime Prevention Council, just to name a few.

Boucher Bros. Lumber Ltd. (Nampa)

Boucher Bros. Lumber Ltd. has been very active in their community from day one. They have supported a number of organizations - from a large financial donation to the Peace Health Region to sponsoring minor ball and hockey teams. Over the years, most local clubs and organizations have received support from this company in one form or another. The financial support is just one small contribution... time spent volunteering in their community is also a large part of this company: visiting seniors in nursing homes, being part of the local CWL committee and coaching minor hockey are just a few of the examples. They were also an integral part of the Alberta Games that were held in Peace River and area in 2004.

LARGE BUSINESS CATEGORY

Imperial Oil, Cold Lake Operations (Cold Lake)

This organization has made an outstanding contribution to the social, cultural and economic development of the area. Their continued support of local clubs, organizations, programs and major initiatives is unprecedented. Employees volunteer their time with countless groups throughout the city of Cold Lake. From their outstanding contribution to the Lakeland United Way to their support of the Cold Lake First Nation's Community Housing Project, FCSS Youth Programs, and Big Brothers and Sisters "Bowl For Kids", they are committed to their community and are a vital partner.

Chevron Canada Resources (Calgary)

Chevron Canada directly supports such organizations in Calgary as the Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta, the Alberta Mentor Foundation for Youth, Job Safety Skills Society, Book Bags for Kids and GlobalFest. These just skim the list of the organizations that benefit from the generosity of this company. Their employees are also extremely active as volunteers. The company's "Employees in Action" program allows employees to volunteer eight to ten hours per year on company time. "Retirees in Action" work on various projects as well, including "Books for Literacy", Women in Need Society and the Interfaith Food Bank Garden Plot. A long term relationship and continued support of Volunteer Calgary has ensured that this community and surrounding areas continue to thrive through their philanthropic efforts.