The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), through the Oceanside Services Committee, recognizes amateur competitors who achieve first-place standing in a sport, artistic or cultural competition at a provincial, inter-provincial or national competition.

In addition, the RDN recognizes amateur competitors who have been chosen by their organization to represent Canada at a recognized international competition.

Nominations for residents who live in the Oceanside area and meet the recognition criteria are being accepted until Monday, Oct. 21.

Nominees must be residents of the City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach or Electoral Areas E (Nanoose Bay), F (Coombs, Hilliers, Errington, Whiskey Creek, Meadowood), G (French Creek, San Pareil, Little Qualicum, Englishman River), or H (Bowser, Qualicum Bay, Deep Bay) and achieved their standing between 2023 and the nomination deadline.

Past nominees have been recognized for their achievements in swimming, golf, public speaking, dance, weightlifting, soccer and many other provincial and national sports and cultural endeavours.

The ceremony is held annually in the fall. Nominations received by the Oct. 21 deadline will be considered for the November ceremony. Nominations submitted after this date will be considered for future ceremonies.

For more information and the nomination form, visit rdn.bc.ca/performance-recognition-program.