Passionate Heart Celebration

The Passionate Heart Celebration is about recognizing the important people dedicating work to the well-being of our communities. Most people serving in the recognition categories do not expect recognition outside of the everyday benefits of helping and they often choose these roles with the intention of giving behind the scenes. The Passionate Heart Celebration is our way of saying thank you for all of your valued work and care.

Sponsored by the Family Community Support Services (FCSS) in the City of Grande Prairie and County of Grande Prairie and towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, and Wembley, the Passionate Heart celebration recognize outstanding contributions in the area of social services within the region.

Tickets for the Passionate Heart Celebration Luncheon go on sale Monday, December 8 at bonnettsenergycentre.com

Do you know a person or organization worthy of celebrating? Fill out a nomination form today!

Award and Recognition Categories

Non-profit agencies, social service providers, community partners and businesses within the Grande Prairie region are encouraged to nominate individuals, teams and organizations who make a meaningful difference in the community. Submissions honour contributions to the social services sector, positive impacts on wellbeing and a demonstrated commitment to supporting others.

The Passionate Heart Celebration now features one formal award and three recognition categories, allowing multiple outstanding nominees to be acknowledged.

Recognition and Categories

 
Passionate Heart Exceptional Individual 

Recognizing an individual who demonstrates exceptional front line service for two or more years in the following professions:

  • Policing Services
  • Child and Family Services
  • Youth Services
  • Social prevention
  • Education
  • Social Services 
Passionate Heart Exceptional Team 
Recognizing a team demonstrating exceptional front line service in the following categories:
  • Non-profit social agencies
  • Teams providing social services
Passionate Heart Exceptional Business

Recognizing a business that provides outstanding support developing the community. This can include ongoing financial support, in-kind or service to the community.

 The Chris Henderson Lifetime Service 

Awarded to an individual with 25 years or more of significant social purpose service in their community.

Recipients of the 2025 Passionate Heart Awards

Passionate Heart Exceptional Service Award: 

  • Almas Choudhry 
  • Detective Jason McCormick 
  • Diana Conrad 
  • Greg Oppedisano 
  • Kristy Jackson 

Passionate Heart Exceptional Team Award: 

  • Midwives of Grande Prairie 

Passionate Heart Business Award: 

  • Dynamic Energy Group Inc. 

Chris Henderson Lifetime Achievement Award: 

  • Elizabeth Zazula  

 

Contact Us

County of Grande Prairie
Administration Building
10001 - 84 Avenue
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5B2

Phone: 780-532-9722
Fax: 780-539-9880
Email: info@countygp.ab.ca

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