The Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce has announced the final list of nominees for the 2023 Group of the Year and Citizen of the Year Awards, with winners to be announced on Tuesday, Feb. 6 during that night's Warriors game.
The 2023 Citizen and Group of the Year Awards recognize contributions both large and small, from both groups and individuals, made to the community during the period of Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023. A jury of around 10 people selected from the Chamber, the major sponsors of the awards, and several independent contributors narrowed down a list of nominations submitted by the deadline of Jan. 19.
Presentation of the nominees, who will each receive certificates, will take place during a cocktail reception event in the Moose Jaw Event Centre Founders Lounge at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 6. Registration is required at $15 per person, with a registration deadline of Feb. 2.
Register online at www.mjchamber.com or call the Chamber of Commerce office at 306-692-6414.
Winners will be announced during the second intermission of the Moose Jaw Warriors vs Edmonton Oil Kings hockey game. Tickets must be purchased for the game through the Events Centre box office.
The event will also feature presentations from sponsor CAE, Inc., greetings from Moose Jaw's Mayor Clive Tolley, and remarks from Don Howe, president of the Moose Jaw & District Chamber of Commerce.
Nominees for the 2023 Citizen of the Year are:
- Aaron Ruston
- Alex Carleton
- Dianne & Larry Hellings
- Jared Mathieson
- TaraLynn Parker
Nominees for the 2023 Group of the Year are:
- 2023 World Para Ice Hockey
- Journey to Hope
- Moose Jaw Diversified Services
- Spike Grooming Staff
