Pacific Western Brewing (PWB), official sponsor of the 2015 Canada Winter Games, is celebrating sports and community leadership with the expansion of its Hometown Heroes program.
During the months leading up to the games in Prince George, and with the help of major sports organizations, PWB will honour Hometown Heroes from all regions of the province. To do so, applications and nominations are required.
“We are honoured to support the goals of the 2015 Canada Winter Games by identifying and supporting athletes and community leaders and mentors who have shown the potential to become Canada’s future ambassadors,” said Kazuko Komatsu, owner and CEO of PWB.
“At least 16 heroes will be selected from all regions of BC in four rounds leading up to the games in February 2015,” she added. “Our heroes will receive bursaries representing a portion of PWB proceeds from the sale of our fine products.”
The Hometown Heroes program was started by the Prince George-based brewery in 2002 and since then it has supported “many young athletes and other community heroes whose extraordinary endeavours inspire us all.”
Application to the Hometown Heroes program is open to any BC resident currently engaged in sports as an athlete or coach, or otherwise excelling in a community mentoring activity. Applicants must be at least 19 years old. Candidates will demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship; proven interest, ability and passion in the pursuit of their sport; a dedication to their learning with a strong track record of academic success; and, a well-rounded lifestyle including community involvement.
Application forms are available online. Two letters of recommendation by a non-relative should accompany the application. Applications can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Hometown Heroes Bursaries, PWB Foundation, 3876 Norland Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 4T9.
