In 2010, Chestermere Town Council established a 12 year Annual Cash Award in the amount of $1000 per year in recognition of former Mayor Dave Mikkelsens years of service to the community and in support of his commitment to giving the Youth of Chestermere a voice in Council and community endeavours. The objective of the Award is to support and perpetuate the ongoing development of individual youth aged 12-17 years of age in the community, or youth serving agencies whose services contribute to building the capacity of local youth as leaders and/or community contributors for their population in the community.

Eligible individuals or organizations are:

• Individual youth aged 12-17 residing in Chestermere, or
• Organizations that serve Chestermere youth aged 12-17, whose endeavours serve to support or enhance the Social, Educational, Spiritual, or Recreational development of Youth and/or the community in Chestermere. Successful endeavours eligible for this Award will contribute to the enhancement of the community, support personal growth and impact the future of Chestermere in a positive and meaningful way.

This Award has been designed to recognize a variety of endeavours that serve to support the sustainable development of Chestermere youth including workshops, courses, post secondary education, physical education, capital projects, conferences, etc.

To apply for the award, please fill out the form below and return a signed copy to Patricia Matthews (105 Marina Road, Chestermere, AB T1X 1V7 or email pmatthews@chestermere.ca).
Click here for the Award Application