The Kitchener-Waterloo YMCA seeks nominations of individuals and groups who are making a difference in our neighbourhoods, schools, workplaces, and communities or across the world for a 2008 YMCA Peace Medallions. Nominations are being accepted in three categories:

• Strong Kid: This category recognizes young people under 19 years old who are acting today to change our world rather than waiting to be a leader of tomorrow.
• Strong Role Model: An adult (19 years +) who inspires others—especially kids—by demonstrating how we can all be socially responsible.
• Strong Community: A group can make a difference by thinking globally or acting locally. It could be a Waterloo Region based group or a local branch of a national or international organization.

Make your nomination online today! Nominations are open until October 20.

The YMCA received great support from readers of the Waterloo Region Record. YMCA Child Care was voted tops in the child care category and the A.R. Kaufman Family YMCA and Chaplin Family YMCA of Cambridge were Platinum (2nd place) winners in the Co-Ed Fitness category. Thank you to everyone who voted for us!

The September edition of our e-news is now available on our website. It's packed with information about new YMCA Child Care centres opening, the YMCA Peace Medallions and services for immigrants such as the Business Quest program that helps newcomers start their own business.

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