By Chris Brown

Community Spirit Awards ceremony postponed

Sep 27, 2021 | 10:56 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – The city has postponed the Community Spirit Awards ceremony scheduled for next month.

In a release, the city says the decision was made based on the current COVID-19 situation in Medicine Hat. A new date for the gala will be announced once it’s confirmed. The awards were to be held on Oct. 20.

The 2021 Community Spirit Award recipients are:

• Derek Whitson – Community Inclusion
• Helen Snortland – Compassion
• Medicine Hat Curling Club – Compassion
• Gerry Ehlert – Environment
• Medicine Hat Interpretive Program – Environment
• Medicine Hat College Rattlers Athletics – Sports/Recreation
• Nicholas Samuelson – Volunteerism
• Prairie Gleaners Society – Volunteerism
• Martha Munz Gue – Award of Excellence, Heart of Medicine Hat

In a release, the city says “the awards are presented every two years to individuals and groups whom the community believes enhance the quality of life in Medicine Hat through their dedication, activities, and accomplishments in the areas of arts/culture, sports/recreation, environment, volunteerism, community inclusion, community service and civic pride.”

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Based on nominations received, a committee made up of representatives from the community vibrancy board recommends recipients to city council.