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11 OAKVILLE BEAVER · Friday, March 6, 2009 Nominations sought for community spirited individuals Nominations for Oakville's Community Spirit Awards 2009 are now open. "Having worked with many volunteer organizations and as an active volunteer myself, I know how much it means to be recognized for the countless hours of work you dedicate to your cause," said Mayor Rob Burton at the awards' recent launch. "That's what the Community Spirit Awards are all about -- how volunteers of this town give selflessly for the betterment of our community and how we can applaud them for their efforts," said Burton. The awards selection committee wants to volunteer initiative, the Oakville Community Spirit Awards recognize individuals, organizations, businesses and groups who have made a valuable contribution to the Oakville community. Nina De Vaal, director of the Town's Recreation and Culture Department, encourages residents, organizations and corporations to get involved by nominating volunteers who have made a difference in their community. Nominations will be accepted until April 24 in the following categories: · Arts Awards · Environmental Award · Group Volunteer Award · Heritage and History Award · Individual Volunteer Award · International Award · Senior Award · Youth Award Nomination forms can be filled out online at www.oakville.ca/csa.htm or picked up at Town Hall, Glen Abbey, River Oaks and Iroquois Ridge Community Centres, and all Oakville Public Library locations. For more information, contact Louise Veres at 905-845-6601, ext. 3154 or e-mail lveres@oakville.ca. hear about ordinary Oakville residents doing extraordinary things. Whether it's committee work, delivering meals, offering a comforting phone call, or any