​​阿斯彭家庭与社区网络是一家非营利的人类服务组织，为卡尔加里及周边地区的青少年、家庭和社区提供服务已经有超过34年的历史。他们共同引领行动和可持续变革。几年前，在困难时期，一个名叫希望的年轻女孩及她的家庭在阿斯彭社区网络的帮助下度过艰难时刻。尽管希望和她的家人在获得支持，但当她听到其他家庭的故事时，她被感动并采取了行动。希望是一个有着伟大心灵的小女孩，她激励阿斯彭向卡尔加里和社区所有集体贡献表示敬意。因此，2005年，第一届阿斯彭家庭与社区网络HOPE奖诞生了。

HOPE奖的获奖者由阿斯彭的员工或董事提名，并表彰与阿斯彭合作，在卡尔加里人重大生活变化中作出重大贡献的个人、团队和组织。这些奖项表彰了在解决复杂社区问题上产生最大影响力的卓越工作，同时展示了社区、同理心、合作伙伴关系和多样性的价值观。

今年在5月31日在马车之家举行的HOPE奖颁奖典礼上获得奖项的人员如下：

2018年HOPE奖获奖者

• Catherine Nichols Gunn学校的校长Steve Wigglesworth
• Discovering Choices的学习负责人Alyssa Fehr
• H.D. Cartwright学校的学习负责人Gemma Epp

2018年HOPE提名者

• Sir Winston Churchill的学习负责人Kim Alladin
• Woods Homes学校的教师Matt Sticksl
• Willow Park学校的校长Leslie Robertson、副校长Susan Faulkner、学习负责人Kyle Khubyar、资源教师Joni Mallabone

祝贺所有的提名者和获奖者。

2018年阿斯彭家庭与社区网络HOPE奖

​​Aspen Family & Community Network is a non-profit, human services organization serving youth, families and communities in Calgary and the surrounding area for more than 34 years.  Together, they are leading the way as agents for action and sustainable change.  A number of years ago, a young girl named Hope was and her family were working with Aspen during a difficult time.  Even though Hope and her family were receiving support, when she heard the stories of other families, she was moved to action.  Hope – a small girl with a big heart – spurred Aspen to honour all our collective contributions to Calgary and the community. Thus, in 2005, the Inaugural Aspen Family and Community Network HOPE Awards were born.

HOPE awards winners are nominated by Aspen staff or board members and recognize individuals, teams and organizations who, in partnership with Aspen, have made substantial contributions in the lives of Calgarians experiencing significant life changes.  These awards recognize excellence for those making the greatest impact on complex community problems while demonstrating the values of community, empathy, partnership and diversity.

This year’s recipients, who were honoured at the HOPE awards at the Carriage House on May 31, are:

2018 HOPE Award Recipients

• Steve Wigglesworth, Principal, Catherine Nichols Gunn School
• Alyssa Fehr – Learning Leader, Discovering Choices
• Gemma Epp – Learning Leader, H.D. Cartwright School

2018 HOPE Nominees

• Kim Alladin – Learning Leader, Sir Winston Churchill
• Matt Sticksl – Teacher, Woods Homes School
• Leslie Robertson, Principal, Susan Faulkner, Assistant Principal, Kyle Khubyar, Learning Leader, Joni Mallabone, Resource Teacher – Willow Park School

Congratulations to all of our nominees and recipients.

2018 Aspen Family and Community Network Hope Awards