Travis Wong

Travis Wong, a Grade 12 student at Burnaby South Secondary, has been recognized for his volunteer activities in and outside of school with a BC Community Achievement Award.
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Travis Wong learned about volunteering at a very young age.So now, at 18, he's been recognized provincially as one of the most dedicated.Wong, a Grade 12 student at Burnaby South, received one of 39 B.C. Community Achievement Awards Tuesday in Victoria.
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"It was pretty special receiving it," said Wong, who received the honour from Premier Gordon Campbell and Iona Campagnolo, Lieutenant Governor of B.C. "I felt really honoured to be around those people."
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Wong was the youngest of the recipients but has already earned a reputation in the community for his volunteerism.He helps coach swimming with the Burnaby Barracudas Summer Swim Club and last fall coached his high school team at the provincial championships.He will also play and coach South at the provincial championships next month.He has been a longtime lifeguard for the Burnaby Parks and Recreation, Camp Phoenix, as well as a volunteer tour guide at Science World and the Vancouver Aquarium.He helps out at St. Michael's senior care home and is an active member of the B.C. Youth Parliament."I really enjoy volunteering because I make a lot of friends.And I like to give back to the community because, back when I was little, I got so much from community volunteers.There was a lot of parents that helped me out in all the things I've done," said Wong."I've always had a lot of volunteer support.So I really want to help out, give back what I can." Wong, who lists a number of Burnaby volunteers as his mentors, learned early how valuable people are that help out in the community.He came across volunteers on a regular basis as a youngster because his parents were always signing him up for sports and other activities.Wong, who describes himself as a people person, recognized the commitment those volunteers were making.Not content to stay on the sidelines, he began helping out where he could.

Travis Wong of Burnaby, BC and avid water polo player and volunteer, receives the BC Community Achievement Award!BC Waterpolo Association
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Travis Wong of Burnaby, B.C. was the recipient of the Community Achievement Award at a special ceremony in Victoria attended by Premier Gordon Campbell and Lieutenant Governor Iona Campagnolo.
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Still a senior in high school, Travis has been volunteering since the age of 12.He is an avid water polo player, swimmer and all-around athlete who spends a great deal of time volunteering in sport and the community such as at Burnaby Parks and recreation, the Vancouver Aquarium and Science World, local Seniors' homes and is an active member of Youth Parliament.

BC Water Polo is proud of his achievements and all his wonderful contributions!

Travis Wong, Burnaby Outstanding Social & Community Development Award Winner Travis Wong is an outstanding citizen and role model in all facets of life.While holding a remarkable academic standing at school, Travis is dedicated to sports, committed to his school community, and is very socially-active.He is a BC Youth Parliament member, where he debates legislation consisting of plans for youth-driven service activities.His work with this group earned him a position to the Cabinet of the 76th session as the Provincial Secretary and Deputy Minister of Community Fundraising.In addition to this, Travis is a volunteer lifeguard at Camp Phoenix, a summer camp for underprivileged children, and he has trained, competed and coached with the Burnaby Barracudas for nearly twelve years.He is a badminton coach, and water polo referee and, in the past, he managed to find time to volunteer at Science World, Vancouver Aquarium, St. Michael's Senior Care Home as well as being a Youth Bid Ambassador for 2010 Bid Corporation. Caring for Our Youth Committee, North Vancouver

Travis Wong of Burnaby

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Travis is a third year member of BCYP and is currently serving as Minister of Community Fundraising.This is his second year on cabinet as he was Provincial Secretary last year.In addition, he has participated as a lifeguard for two years at Camp Phoenix.He is currently studying at Simon Fraser University and plans to pursue a career in business.He enjoys BCYP as it gives him the opportunity to volunteer in his community.

As an avid idealist, he enjoys writing political articles and drawing cartoons.He is an athlete, competing in swimming, water polo and triathlons.

Travis Wong

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