RDN looks to recognize achievements in sports and culture 

The Regional District of Nanaimo’s Oceanside Services Committee is looking for residents who won national, provincial or international competitions in sports or artistic ventures.  

The RDN is taking nominations for residents who live in the Oceanside region until Oct. 20 

“Past nominees have been recognized for their achievements in swimming, golf, public speaking, dance, weightlifting, soccer and many other provincial and national sports and cultural endeavors,” the RDN says. 

Nominations are only open to residents who live in the City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach or Electoral Areas E, F, G, or H and achieved their standing between 2024 and the nomination deadline. 

An award ceremony on Nov. 27 will recognize the achievements. 

Tyler Hay
Tyler Hay
Tyler has been back and forth between Vancouver Island and Alberta during his career in journalism. He first joined Vista Radio in Lethbridge, Alberta after working as an editor in Ladysmith and Parksville. Now he is back on the Island to settle and is based out of Nanaimo writing about local politics. When not writing, he is busy sailing, riding motorcycles and fixing things in his shop.

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