Celebrating Asset Builders in Leeds, Grenville & Lanark

The Every Kid in our Communities (EKIOC) of Leeds & Grenville Coalition and the Lanark County Child & Youth Services Collaborative are excited to invite the community to help recognize and celebrate those making a positive impact in the lives of children and youth.

Nominations are now open for individuals, organizations, and businesses that are actively building assets and empowering young people across Leeds, Grenville and Lanark. These asset builders will be recognized at upcoming community events and through local media.

We encourage nominations of individuals, businesses, and organizations who:

• Show interest and invest time in children and youth
• Inspire children and youth
• Provide support to children and youth
• Give children and youth a voice
• Introduce children and youth to new ideas and experiences
• Advocate for children and youth

The deadline for nominations has been extended to Thursday, May 22, 2025. Submission forms are available online at the EKIOC website: www.everykid.on.ca.

Recognition events:

Lanark: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at the Lanark County Council meeting

Each asset builder will be honoured with a certificate and celebrated in the media.

“We are so fortunate to live in a community where many organizations and individuals influence the lives of young people in a positive way,” said Tawnya Boileau, Chair of EKIOC’s Developmental Assets Work Group. “This recognition is a way to shine a light on those who help our children and youth thrive.”

South East Health Unit is member of the Every Kid in our Communities of Leeds & Grenville Coalition and the Lanark County Child & Youth Collaborative.

For more information, please contact Tawnya Boileau at tawnya.boileau@healthunit.org.