Corporate Volunteer Award of Excellence 2008 Recipients
Freewheel Cycle (Jasper)
In its 25 year operation as a local business, Freewheel Cycle has always promoted the fundamentals of healthy body, healthy mind, with outdoor recreation as a meaningful conduit to that journey. Freewheel Cycle's owners and employees are active in organizing events which bring community together, promote socially-progressive values and demonstrate steadfast support for meaningful local initiatives such as: Freeschool, Bike Town, Biathlon program, Underground Marmot Basin Parties, Jasper Adventure Club for Kids and many others. Nominated by Jasper Community Team Society.
Realty Executives (Drayton Valley)
Realty Executives has long set a benchmark in their community for exemplary socially responsible business practice. By selflessly providing tools and resources to individuals and agencies, the owners and staff have provided opportunities for increased awareness around social issues. The staff and owners have consistently contributed their support and expertise to a variety of local programs in particular those that address low income housing needs in their community: The Home Program, Human Helping Humans Foundation, Making Financial Cents Program etc. Nominated by Drayton Valley Family and Community Support Services.
Olds Cooperative Association Ltd (Olds)
Olds Co-op has served their community for 48 years and understands a true meaning of community spirit and partnership. From the till tape programs in support of school initiatives to support and promotion of 4H clubs, to the support it provides to the many volunteer service clubs and annual events Olds Co-op is there to help. They are proud supporters of: Dollars for Schools, Mountain View Food Bank, Olds Grizzly's Junior "A" hockey club, Carstairs Splash Park and those are just a few organizations out of 66 that have received their support. Nominated by Olds Family and Community Support Services.
Peace River Broadcasting (Peace River)
Peace River Broadcasting has generously contributed to the quality of life of all residents within the Peace Region. From recreational activities, musical and cultural pursuits, grassroots fundraising for alternative forms of medicines, to the promotion and support of those in need and established charities, PRBC has clearly demonstrated their commitment to the entire Peace Region community. Were it not for PRBC, major events such as: Peacefest, DCA Fundraising, Alberta Pond Hockey Championships, Toys 4 Tots and numerous others would not have realized the success and profile that has been achieved to date. Nominated by Alberta Pond Hockey Association.
Community Savings (Red Deer)
Community Savings has a long heritage of community involvement, manifested through volunteerism, corporate support, and gift in kind donations. From senior management to front line staff, each person lives the company's values of strong corporate citizenship. Community savings has been a long supporter of the: United Way Campaign, Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids, Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Centre, Hospital Foundations in Red Deer and Lethbridge. This listing is but a few of the organizations that benefit from the values of reinvestment in community. Nominated by Red Deer Youth and Volunteer Centre.
ConocoPhillips Canada (Calgary)
ConocoPhillips contributes time, money and services to the myriads of organizations in Calgary and area, as well as throughout Alberta, such as: Sunshine Society, Connaught School Program, Calgary Immigrant Women's Association, United Way Campaign, ConocoPhillips Stage of EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts, Alberta Mentor Foundation for Youth, Calgary Drop-in and Rehab Centre, Habitat for Humanity and many others. With the ConocoPhillips support these organizations continue to build stories of success and proove that socially responsible business practices could benefit both the company and the community. Nominated by Calgary Immigrant Women's Association.
