SASSY AWARDS 2014 - a celebration of youth achievement.

Our featured presenter on June 3rd. Was Allan Baedek - Allan studied performance and writing as a music major at Humber College and is a member of the Audio Engineering Society and the British Columbia Professional Videographers Association.Allan has actively involved with the Semiahmoo Rotary Club since 1999. He was instrumental in initiating the SASSY awards for youth in Surrey and White Rock.His videos of the last 3years winners can be viewed on the SASSY AWARDS Web page.

SASSY is an acronym for "Service Above Self Surrey Youth" In 2011 the initial awards program was presented.The SASSY Awards honour youth aged 15 to 21 who are living in Surrey or White Rock and are making a difference in our community by demonstrating the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self”

Seven Awards are to be presented in the categories of:

Overcoming Adversity            Environmental Leadership
Sportsmanship                       Performing and Visual Arts
Community Service                Youth Leadership
International Service

Nominations are open until September 26th. the link for information.Videos and forms is  http://www.sassyawards.ca
 

This years Awards will be presented November 21st at the Surrey Arts Centre.

President John presents token of our appreciation the Allan for his presentation and his creation of the Award Program.