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Community Spotlight Award
Presented by West Coast Speaks
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We believe that kindness is contagious - and that one simple act of compassion can ripple out and touch countless lives. The Community Spotlight Award celebrates those remarkable individuals whose warmth, generosity, and humanity inspire others and strengthen the heart of our communities. ​​
Click Here to view our most recent Community Spotlight Nominee, Nicole Motter, nominated by Carrie Parsons.
Nomination Criteria
We invite you to nominate someone who:
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Acts with Kindness and Compassion:
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Regularly extends care, empathy, or support to others in ways big or small.​
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Builds Community:
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Helps foster a sense of connection, belonging, and kindness​ within their neighbourhood, workplace, or social circles.
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Leads by Example:
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Serves as a positive role model, showing others what it means to live with integrity, heart, and generosity. ​
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Spreads Joy and Peace:
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Brings light into the lives of those around them through simple acts of warmth, encouragement, and joy.​
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Inspires Others:
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Demonstrates through words or actions that no act of kindness - however small - is ever wasted, as each one ripples outward to lift an entire community.​
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Who can be nominated?
Anyone! A neighbour, coworker, friend, barista, coach, teacher, or stranger you witnessed making a difference.
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Why it matters:
This is about celebrating everyday heroes. those whose good deeds and open hearts help build a more connected, compassionate world - one act at a time.
If you would like to nominate someone:
Please reach out to us with as much detail and information as possible about your chosen nominee.