Executive Director, Colleen Fitzpatrick, has been named as a finalist for the prestigious national CharityVillage Most Outstanding Individual Impact Award. This esteemed recognition celebrates Fitzpatrick’s exceptional contributions to the Canadian nonprofit and charitable sectors.
The Charity Village Most Outstanding Individual Impact Award is a significant accolade within the nonprofit community, designed to honor individuals who have made a profound and lasting difference in the field. Fitzpatrick's dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the Rotary Centre for the Arts have propelled her to this well-deserved nomination.
Rotary Centre for the Arts is a hub of creativity, community, and culture, and Fitzpatrick’s exemplary leadership has played a pivotal role in its growth and success. Her visionary approach to managing and developing the organization has not only expanded its reach but has also positively impacted countless individuals and groups within the community.
The Charity Village Most Outstanding Individual Impact Award brings together professionals from across Canada's nonprofit and charitable sectors to celebrate the remarkable achievements of individuals who have made significant contributions to their organizations and communities. Colleen Fitzpatrick's nomination highlights her outstanding dedication, innovation, and impact within Rotary Centre for the Arts and the wider community.
"Colleen Fitzpatrick's leadership has been nothing short of exceptional, and her nomination for the Charity Village Most Outstanding Individual Impact Award is a testament to her dedication to our organization and the entire community," said, spokesperson for Jonathan Arkle, Board President, KVPACs (Kelowna Visual Performing arts Centre Society). "The KVPACS Board is proud of Colleen and grateful for her contributions to the arts and the nonprofit sector in Canada."
The Charity Village Most Outstanding Individual Impact Award recognizes not only the work of the individual but also the mission, purpose, community involvement, and recruitment initiatives of the organization. Rotary Centre for the Arts' dedication to fostering creativity, culture, and community is woven into the fabric of their mission, which Colleen Fitzpatrick has passionately championed.
The winners of the Charity Village Most Outstanding Individual Impact Award will be announced at the awards ceremony on November 29th where the charitable and nonprofit sector will come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of those who have made a remarkable difference. Of the 15 finalists in this category, 5 individuals are in British Columbia and Fitzpatrick is the only finalist from the Okanagan.
For more information about the Charity Village Most Outstanding Individual Impact Award and the finalists, please visit https://charityvillageconference.com/award-finalists/