Volunteer Impact Contest

Celebrate the Volunteers Who Make the Y Stronger

About the Contest

YMCA volunteers help create welcoming spaces, meaningful connections, and lasting memories for people of all ages. Has a volunteer made a difference in your life or your family’s? Share your story through the 2026 Volunteer Impact Contest and help recognize the people who strengthen the YMCA community every day.

Tell your Story

Nominate a YMCA volunteer who has made a positive impact on your life. By sharing your story, you’ll help celebrate their contribution and be entered for a chance to win great prizes, including YMCA memberships and a professional photoshoot. Complete the form below to enter the 2026 Volunteer Impact Contest.

Enter Here!

Terms & Conditions

  • Anyone under the age of 18 must have parental/guardian consent to enter. There is no limit to the number of unique entries into the contest. Applicants must live within a 50KM radius of the City of Lethbridge at the time of entry.
  • The contest will run from June 8th, 2026, to July 24th, 2026, at 11:59 pm MST. Winners will be contacted via e-mail no later than 6:00 pm MST on July 31st, 2026.
  • If the winner does not claim their prize by August 20th, 2026, they will forfeit their prize, and a runner-up will be chosen.
  • To be eligible to win, a release form must be signed, granting the Association the right to use partial or full quotes from the submission for this and all future publications.
  • The Association has the right to refuse any applicant to the contest at any time if their application conflicts with our mission, vision, or values.
  • Employees currently employed with the YMCA of Lethbridge are not eligible to apply, nor are immediate family members.