Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax
Nominator Comments:
What did it mean for you to win the award?
It was quite a shock. I didn’t know that I was nominated until I got the e-mail that I had won. It was very rewarding as it meant that people were noticing things that I was doing and that they felt that it had impact.
What impact has this award had on you personally?
It gave me confidence in my abilities and made me want to do more and get other staff more involved. It also made me realize the impact the being recognized for your work has and had made me more conscious to recognize my staff’s achievements.
Do you have a compelling story that you would like to share on how the Bhayana Awards have made an impact?
Receiving this award increased my confidence in what I am doing and had made me want to do more and get others more involved. It also made me realize the impact the being recognized for your work has and had made me more conscious to recognize my staff’s achievements. In non-profits wages are often low, hours are long and hard with very little recognition, and I have since been seeking ways to increase staff morale through increased recognition, which in turn they pass on to our members. By receiving this award, it has also encouraged me to get more involved in our communities outside of my work with Boys and Girls Clubs through FEED Nova Scotia and Community Justice.
Do you have any suggestions on how to improve the awards for next year?
No I thought it was fantastic! I found the awards ceremony was inspirational and felt motivated to do more through hearing what the other award recipients are doing in their communities.
Has participating in the process had an impact on your organization (morale ect)?
I feel it has. I think that for my sites in particular it has increased paying it forward. In non-profits wages are often low, hours are long and hard with very little recognition. I have since been seeking ways to increase staff morale through increased recognition, which in turn they pass on to the members.
