A visit from Bill Brooks to talk about the SASSY Awards
Posted by Jason Suttie
on Oct 15, 2014
Bill Brooks explained the SASSY ( Service Above Self Surrey Youth) awards. The program is in its 5th year and recognize youth aged 15-21 who show the spirit of Service Above Self in the community. There are seven awards presented: Community Service; Environmental Leadership; International Service; Overcoming Adversity; Performing and Visual Arts; Sportsmanship and Youth Leadership.
Each winner receives a $1,000 bursary and a donation of $500 to the registered charity of their choice. The presentations are made at a ceremony that is a celebration of youth achievement, with youth MCs and entertainment.
The seven awards are sponsored by Surrey Rotary Clubs and community organizations or businesses. All sponsors and finalists for the awards are invited to the presentation ceremony.
The event had to be subsidized the first year, but now makes approximately $10,000 that is used in the community for city wide youth initiatives. Each award sponsor contributes $2,500. The City of Surrey is a partner and provided the facility for the awards ceremony as well as staff to participate in the committees required to plan the event and select the recipients.