The SARC Awards
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The SARC Awards honour diversity and inclusion in the disability service sector.
The SARC Awards are an opportunity for SARC Members to shine the spotlight on the people they support or organizations they partner with who are committed to community development and inclusive employment.
The SARC Awards honour people from across the province.
Every summer, SARC staff travel to recipients’ communities to create honourary videos that highlight the exceptional accomplishments, a profound journey, impressive skills, an incredible work ethic, community development, and voluntary commitments.
At the annual SARC Awards Banquet, recipients are presented with their awards in front of family, friends, SARC Members, government dignitaries, and special guests.
The 2024 SARC Award Recipients Are
He has such an amazing work ethic. I’ve seen him work very hard throughout the years.
Chrissy Rogers – Melfort, SK
The Great Work Award
The Great Work Award recognizes a person who demonstrates a great work ethic and professional growth in their community.
Meet the 2024 Great Work Award Recipient
Introducing this year’s Great Work Award recipient, Miles Head. Miles lives in Melfort, SK and has worked for Prairie North CO-OP for 10 years. Miles is passionate about his faith, is willing to help wherever he is needed, and has worked incredibly hard to acquire a new used vehicle.
The Spotlight Award
The Spotlight Award recognizes a person who has an amazing skill or talent and who is eager to share this talent with their community.
Meet the 2024 Spotlight Award Recipient!
We’re shining the spotlight on Codi Hesson. Codi is from Saskatoon, SK and is being recognized for his art practice. Codi has discovered a passion for creating beautiful works of art only recently but has already been featured in the SCYAP gallery in Saskatoon. He takes great pride in his abilities and loves sharing his gifts with others.
The most notable thing when thinking about Codi’s growth is how he carries himself. And his dedication to his art practice. And then just also really witnessing Codi come into that role.
Andie Palunchuk – Saskatoon, SK
He’s got a heart of gold, and he just beams when he’s excited about something, and it’s contagious.
Darren Bonneteau – Regina, SK
The Spirit Award
The Spirit Award is given to someone who lights up any room they’re in. Whether this person is the life of the party or a kind and caring friend who goes out of their way to make people feel welcomed, this person loves to share their spirit with others.
Meet the 2024 Spirit Award Recipient
Introducing this year’s Spirit Award recipient, Cain Bonneteau. Cain lives in Regina, SK and is someone who lights up any room they’re in. Everyone loves spending time with Cain because he knows how to spread laughter and joy. His laugh and smile is infectious, and his positive attitude is something to be admired. He is a great example of someone that lifts up others around him.
The Community Builder Award
The Community Builder Award recognizes an organization, business, group, or individual whose efforts have a profound impact on their community.
Meet the 2024 Community Builder Award Recipient!
Introducing this year’s 2023 Community Builder Award Recipient, Marilyn Cook. Marilyn lives in Saskatoon, SK and is a true community builder. Marilyn works hard to ensure that people at Elmwood Residences are able to participate in their community the way they would like to. It is evident that the community is at the heart of what she does when you take into account that she decided to volunteer her time at Elmwood after being a staff member there for 40 years. Whether it is working to ensure people can attend Wheelchair Bowling, Blades Games, Concerts, and everything in between, Marilyn can be counted on to lend a helping hand to ensure everyone can access community events of their choosing.
To know that she’s creating such joy and appreciation with the residents that she works with is really such an honour to watch. Community inclusion is something we should all strive for, and Marilyn makes that happen.
Maggie Stevenson – Saskatoon, SK
If we can be that example of inclusive hiring, I think that’s great and something that we hope inspires others to do the same
Judith Veresuk- Regina, SK
The Inclusive Advantage Award
The Inclusive Advantage Award recognizes an employer who is a leader in supported employment by employing people experiencing disability.
Meet the 2024 Inclusive Advantage Award Recipient!
Introducing this year’s Inclusive Advantage Award recipient, Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID). The management at Regina Downtown Business Improvement District is committed to working with community-based organizations to reduce barriers to employment and help new employees feel welcomed and comfortable while working and learning new skills. RDBID believes inclusive hiring is important to their organization they set each employee up for success.
Do You Want to Nominate Someone for a SARC Award?
Nominations open in April of each year for Regular and Associate SARC Members and are accepted until end of may of the same year. Two to three weeks after the closing date, nominators from SARC Member Agencies are contacted. Then, throughout July and August, SARC staff travel across the province to meet each recipient, their family, friends, and other community members to film a video vignette so that it can be shared with family and friends, other SARC Members, SARC Member Board representatives, government representatives, and members of the public at the SARC Awards Banquet.