The NOTL Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the recipients of this year’s Candlelight Stroll proceeds.
The annual celebration, which takes place on the first Friday of December, is set for Friday, Dec. 6. As is tradition, it will take place in Old Town, with locals gathering on Queen Street by the cenotaph before embarking on a candlelit walk through the heritage district.
Every year, the proceeds from this event made through the sale of candles and monetary donations are given to a special charitable organization or NOTLers in need of support and generosity for the holiday season.
So far, the Chamber of Commerce has only received two nominees, said Emelyn Williams, the chamber’s manager of events.
Those wishing to nominate a person or organization have until Wed., Nov. 17 to send in their nominees names to the Chamber of Commerce at events@niagaraonthelake.com.
The only criteria for nominees is that they live or do work within the NOTL area, Williams said.
The recipient will be selected at the chamber’s board meeting at the end of November.
Last year, the stroll raised more than $5,600, which was split in half and given to the chosen recipients, Dylan Dietsch and Maya Webster, two young people in the community whose journeys with unique health challenges — cerebral palsy and Type 1 diabetes, respectively — inspired them to lead fundraising and awareness-raising efforts for those in similar circumstances.
Those interested in attending are advised to follow the chamber and Tourism NOTL on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on further details.