Saskatoon Community Foundation

Cornerstone of the Community Award

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized for their contributions to our community? The Cornerstone of the Community Award has been developed as part of our 40th Anniversary Celebrations in 2010. The recipient of the award embodies the Saskatoon Community Foundation’s vision of making Saskatoon the best community in which to live. Nominees should be residents of Saskatoon and area, and have a significant history of service to the community. This service could include some or all of the following:

Volunteering for local charities, community associations, faith communities, sports organizations, or other community groups.
Creating or strengthening community partnerships, whether they are in the charitable or business sectors or both.
Embodying and modeling leadership, mentoring, or community spirit.
Building bridges and creating a sense of community in their personal interactions with neighbours, friends, family and other groups in our community.
Engaging in philanthropy that is personally meaningful and having a lasting impact on the community.
Serving the community in other ways not listed above.

Nominations Close: 4 pm, August 15th, 2010.
Click here to get the nomination form and guidelines.

Mayor’s Cultural Gala

Mayor's Cultural Gala Since the inaugural event in 2007, the Mayor’s Cultural Gala has been the cultural event of the year, showcasing the best in Saskatoon’s cultural and arts community, while bringing out the best in our community’s spirit of caring and generosity.

At the 2009 Gala, arriving guests were greeted by the Saskatoon Chinese Martial Arts Academy and Heritage Chinese Language School in traditional costume. Performances included the Saskatoon Symphony, Saskatoon Opera, Hoop Dancers, the Saskatoon Chinese Martial Arts Academy, fiddle player Karrnnel and accompanist Ray Bell, the University of Saskatchewan House Band, and the Saskatoon Highland Dancing Association.

625 people had an amazing evening while helping us to raise over $300,000, bringing our 3 year total to over $800,000.

The 2010 Gala will be on September 18, 2010. Remember to save the date and get your tickets early. We sold out in 2009, and this year’s event is bound to be just as exciting!