Shawn
MacDonell of Shawville
Leadership
Award for Youth (tie)
He's only 20, but Shawn MacDonell is already racking up awards for his extensive volunteer work and service to the community. He has been awarded the Main Streets Foundation Youth Volunteer Award as well as a Scholarship from TD Bank for $60K.
Some people in Shawville say Shawn has been active in the community since he was old enough to talk. Some of his volunteer activities include:
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Shawville and District Recreation Association Executive Member/Community Coach
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KidSport Ottawa-Media Relations Officer
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Shawville Youth Centre-Board Member/Special Events Planner
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Pontiac High School Athletic Association-Sports Coach
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Shawville Ball Hockey League-Founder-Organizer-Coach
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EsteemTEAM-conference delegates
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World Youth Centre-Director of Physical Education for Int'l Program
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Women in Motion-Panel Speaker/Speaker Recruitment
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Fulcrum (Ottawa University newspaper) occasional writer
Shawn's nominator Rhonda Morrison describes him in this way. "Shawn contributes energy and commitment to his community. He shows his belief in his community and makes everyone around him believe that anything is possible if we are all willing to commit some time to a good cause. Shawn comes up with ideas but then also rolls up his sleeves and works alongside other volunteers to make it happen!"