OSCA establishes a volunteer recognition program consisting of two awards:
- outstanding volunteer(s) for the year
- outstanding lifetime volunteer(s)
to be awarded to individuals who make an exceptional contribution to the community of Old Ottawa South in support of the objectives of OSCA as defined in the bylaws.
Chosen by the OSCA board from nominations submitted by board members and committees chairs.
Could be 0, 1 or more awards in each category in any given year. Board members and staff are not eligible during their term of appointment or employment, but would be eligible afterward.
Award(s) presented at the AGM by the president of the association.
Each recipient to receive a gift certificate to local OOS merchants: $50 for volunteer of the year, $100 for the lifetime volunteer to be paid for out of OSCA budget.
Recipients to be publicly recognized at the Old Firehall, in the OSCAR newspaper, on the Old Ottawa South website, and by any other suitable means.
Ad hoc committee on volunteer recognition to report back to the board on how best to provide recognition at the Old Firehall, e.g. a plaque, statue, or honour roll.