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Experienced communicator with a demonstrated history of working in community engagement and not for profit industry. Skilled in Communications Policy & Training, Photography, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Public Speaking, Branding, Networking, Peer Support, Social Media and Media Relations.
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By Sarah Bowers-Peter
Activity
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Gorgeous day for our annual golf tournament at Richmond Hill Golf Club. 156 players showing their support for a safer community and our program…
Gorgeous day for our annual golf tournament at Richmond Hill Golf Club. 156 players showing their support for a safer community and our program…
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A client of ours was invited to a final interview for a VP of Purchasing role. He'd already completed 3 Zoom calls that went extremely well. They…
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Experience
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Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (Wellington County OPP)
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Education
Volunteer Experience
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Member of Leadership Table
Safe Communities Wellington County
- Present 6 years 11 months
Health
Provide feedback and guidance on any topic that crosses the interests of Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington.
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Board Member
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
- 7 years 9 months
Social Services
Served on the OACS Board of Directors as well as assisting with Technology & Communications (managing OACS social media accounts & providing assistance with OACS website). Additional supports for Conference Committee through work in Awards for Provincial Conference.
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Co-Founder
Mount Forest Volunteer Emergency Crew
- 1 year 6 months
Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
Organized and developed Terms of Reference as well as a Social Media (Facebook) presence for Group. Purpose of MFVEC is to mobilize in times of Declared Emergencies to offer assistance to police, municipal representatives and fire services.
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Southwest Coordinator Meeting Chair
Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington
- 2 years 7 months
Social Services
Organize and gathering coordinators from the Southwest Zone to meeting bi-annually to discuss matters relating to the role.
Issue invitations, create agenda, organize room rental and food for attendees.
Initiated this gathering after identifying a lack of support and training for CS coordinators. Has proven so successful that coordinators are now asking to book the dates in advance. -
Member of Guelph Wellington Action Council
Guelph-Wellington Women In Crisis
- 3 years 9 months
Social Services
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Communications Advisor
Canadian Crime Stoppers Association
- 5 years 4 months
Social Services
Sit as an advisor to the CCSA Board of Directors. Manage social media accounts and discuss revamp of communications strategy, specifically newsletter and website.
Developed a comprehensive Communications policy to illustrate best practices for Board in relation to other members as well as local programs.
Developed Communications training for Board members as well as local programs. This training addresses everything from media engagement to member interaction with the public.
Honors & Awards
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Accolade Award - Team Partnership (Community Focus)
Ontario Provincial Police
Presented in partnership with the Northwest Regional Indigenous Advisory Council for the Indigenous Focus Crime Stoppers initiative developed by SBP and approved by the council.
Engaging with local indigenous communities to create investment and usage of local Crime Stoppers programs. Print materials developed in local languages and customizing the programs to the needs of the community. Enhancing local engagement through volunteerism, fundraising, crime trend education and…Presented in partnership with the Northwest Regional Indigenous Advisory Council for the Indigenous Focus Crime Stoppers initiative developed by SBP and approved by the council.
Engaging with local indigenous communities to create investment and usage of local Crime Stoppers programs. Print materials developed in local languages and customizing the programs to the needs of the community. Enhancing local engagement through volunteerism, fundraising, crime trend education and responsiveness.
Crime Stoppers acts as a intermediary between police and the public as an anonymous and confidential method of reporting crime. This is especially important for communities that have complex relationships with police/investigative agencies.
By encouraging local investment, indigenous communities can feel empowered to work towards Community Safety. -
Best Media - Radio - Swap Talk
Crime Stoppers International
Best radio feature in partnership with The Grand at 101 for an episode of Swap Talk.
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Best Media - TV - Her Story
Crime Stoppers International
Animated video sharing the process of a youth from a rural community who is befriended by someone online who then exploits her through sex trafficking.
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Best Print - Pop. up to 300,000 - HTinWC Billboard
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Received for HTinWC billboard increasing awareness of human trafficking in Wellington County.
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Best Radio - Pop. up to 300,000 - The Grand at 101
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Episode of Swap Talk on The Grand at 101 airing out of Centre Wellington (Fergus).
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Best Special Project - Pop. up to 300,000 - Her Story
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Animated video sharing the process of a youth from a rural community who is befriended by someone online who then exploits her through sex trafficking.
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Best Video - Pop. up to 300,000 - Her Story
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Animated video sharing the process of a youth from a rural community who is befriended by someone online who then exploits her through sex trafficking.
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Marla Moon Memorial Award of Excellence - Pop. up to 300,000
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Overall excellence in all areas of performance and engagement as a Crime Stoppers program.
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Online Excellence - Open class
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Overall excellence in online presence including social media and website. Open to all size Crime Stoppers Programs.
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Best Digital Feature - Pop. up to 300,000 - The CSGW Series
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
January 2021 - weekly online series featuring various topics to celebrate CSGW during Crime Stoppers month.
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Best Media - Digital Pop. up to 300,000 - The CSGW Series
Crime Stoppers International
Online weekly (January 2021) series featuring various facets of CSGW including how the Crime Stoppers concept started, how to support victims of crime, how to keep youth safe online. Participants registered online and could ask questions of the various speakers.
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Best Media - TV - Pop. up to 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
Hosted by Launch It Minto and aired on Wightman TV.
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Best Radio - Pop. up to 300,000
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Best radio feature in partnership with The Grand at 101 on Swap Talk.
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Best Specialized Program - HT -#HTinWC #SAinWC
Crime Stoppers International
In partnership with Victim Services Wellington, Wellington County OPP, CSGW developed hashtags, landing pages and an entire awareness campaign around Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault in Wellington County. Funded by a grant by the Ministry of the Solicitor General.
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Marla Moon Memorial Award of Excellence - Pop. up to 300,000
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Overall excellence award.
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Online Excellence - Open Category
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
General excellence in social media and website content and engagement. Open to all size Crime Stoppers programs.
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Productivity - Property Recovered - Pop. up to 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
Results-base recognition for outstanding achievements in total property recovered.
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Productivity - Total Arrests - Pop. up to 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
Results-base recognition for outstanding achievements in total arrests.
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Productivity - Total Seizures Pop. up to 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
Results-base recognition for outstanding achievements in total seizures.
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Special Project - Pop. up to 300,000 - #HTinWC & #SAinWC
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Specialized Project for Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault Awareness Wellington County.
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Best Digital - COW Live Pop. up to 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
Best Media - Digital for live streams of Crime of the Week features at locations around the City of Guelph and County of Wellington.
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Best Media - Digital Pop. up to 300,000
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Crime of the Week live stream on social media platforms, from various locations with the City of Guelph and County of Wellington.
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Best Media - Radio - Pop up to 300,000
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Submitted in partnership with 88.7 The River.
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Best Media - Radio - Pop. under 300,000 - Swap Talk
Crime Stoppers International
Episode on Swap Talk, a weekly live broadcast aired by The Grand at 101 located in Centre Wellington (Fergus).
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Best Media - Radio - Pop. up to 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
In partnership with 88.7 The River
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Best Media - Video - Pop. up to 300,000
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Best video submission for What's On in Minto, hosted by Launch It Minto and aired on Wightman TV.
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Best Special Project - Pop. up to 300,000 Communications & Training Module
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Developed comprehensive communications and public relations training for Crime Stoppers volunteers. This training was then forwarded to OACS for approval and use for all CS programs in Ontario. Subsequently, it was forwarded to Canadian Crime Stoppers Association and endorse for CS programs across Canada.There had been no such training previously.
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Best TV - What's Happening in Minto - Pop. up to 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
Best segment featuring Launch It Minto, CSGW and aired on Wightman TV.
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Marla Moon Memorial Award of Excellence - Pop. up to 300,000
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Overall excellence for a Crime Stoppers program. Top award for recognition.
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Online Excellence - Open Class
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Overall excellence in digital presence, including social media and website.
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Best Radio - Population up to 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
In partnership with Magic 106.7 in Guelph.
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Best Specialized Training - Pop. up to 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
EPACT - Educate Parents And Children Together training offered in partnership with Guelph Police Service and Wellington County OPP.
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Paul D. Boudreau Coordinator of the Year - Open Class - Sarah Bowers-Peter
Crime Stoppers International
Outstanding efforts by a Crime Stoppers Coordinator, resulting in recognition at the global level.
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Productivity Award - Pop. up to 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
Outstanding property recovery from a program in this population category.
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Best Radio - Pop. 100,001-299,999
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Best radio submission in partnership with Magic 106.7 in Guelph.
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Best Student Engagement - Pop. 100,001-299,999
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
EPACT - Educate Parents And Children Together, offering awareness of Cyber Safety, Internet Child Exploitation and Crime Stoppers.
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Best Video - Pop 100,001-299,999
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Best Video submission in partnership with Wightman TV.
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Marla Moon Memorial Award of Excellence Pop. 100,001-299,999
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Outstanding Crime Stoppers program in this population category.
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Best Fundraiser - Open Class 2018
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Presented for outstanding fundraising concept that can be adopted by any Crime Stoppers program. This is the first year for this award and was presented for the CSGW/Youngs Home Hardware Bucket Sale.
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Best Special Project Pop. 100,001-299,999 - 2018
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Presented in recognition of 30th anniversary activities that spanned a year and drew attention to the work of Crime Stoppers
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Community Service Award - Marty Young & Youngs Home Hardware - 2018
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
CSGW nominated and accepted the award on behalf of Marty Young & Youngs Home Hardware. The award is presented for outstanding support of a Crime Stoppers program over a period of time.
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Coordinator Achievement Award 2018 - Sarah Bowers-Peter
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Presented to a Crime Stoppers Coordinator who demonstrates exceptional effort and execution of duties for their program. Nominated by the CSGW Board of Directors.
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Marla Moon Memorial Award of Excellence - 2018
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Presented to CSGW for outstanding execution of a Crime Stoppers program. Includes tip volume and processing, media outreach, social media usage, volunteer hours and community engagement.
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Online Excellence - Open Class - 2018
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Presented for outstanding social media and website usage. Acknowledgement for in-house content and audience engagement.
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Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner's Letter
Ontario Provincial Police
Presented to recognize outstanding contributions to Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington.
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Best Digital Platforms: Other - (Population Under 300,000)
Crime Stoppers International
Presented for overall use of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube platforms.
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Best Radio Special Report/Feature - (Population Under 300,000) with The Grand Radio at 101's Swap Talk
Crime Stoppers International
Presented for the August 2018 segment of Swap Talk where listeners provided questions about CSGW. Topics included anonymity, fundraising and engagement with the University of Guelph.
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Best TV Special Report/Feature (Population Under 300,000) - in Partnership with TV Cogeco
Crime Stoppers International
Awarded for a two-part series on how CSGW works with families, students and schools on education and awareness of crime and crime reporting using Crime Stoppers.
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Best Website - Population Under 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
Received for the "breadth and diversity of content" at www.csgw.tips .
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Best Youth Engagement Program - (Population Under 300,000)
Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington
Presented for It Takes A Village, an initiative that addressed Human Trafficking, Cybersafety, Child Pornography and Child Exploitation.
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Best Radio Feature (Under 300,000 Population)
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Presented in partnership with The Grand Radio at 101 FM for the Swap Talk feature of August 2017 where listeners sent in questions to be answered by CSGW Program Coordinator. The segment allowed a refresher on some of the basics of Crime Stoppers. This segment also discussed anonymity, fundraising and community involvement.
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Best Video Feature (Under 300,000 Population)
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Presented for a two-part series on Cogeco - Your TV program "Parenting With Barbara". These episodes focused on how CSGW reaches out to youth in the community.
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Marla Moon Memorial Award of Excellence (Population Under 300,000)
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
An overall excellence award for outstanding program excecution and includes tip handling, community engagement, media and social media outreach. This is the third year in a row CSGW has won this award.
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Online Excellence
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Presented to CSGW for outstanding Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube) and website presence (www.csgw.tips). This was an open class, meaning both over and under 300,000 programs competed in one category.
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Special Project (Under Population of Under 300,000)
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Presented to CSGW for "It Takes A Village - Crimes Against Youth", a one-day event that focused on Human Trafficking, Cyber Safety and Crime Stoppers. The public was invited to hear a variety of speakers to learn what to look for and how to keep their children safe when it comes to online threats and the grooming for Human Trafficking.
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Best Special Report/Feature - Population under 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
Presented to Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington in partnership with Wightman TV of Clifford for the two-part feature There Are No Victimless Crimes. These features continue to be broadcast on Wightman TV's Community Channel 6.
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Best Website - Population Under 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
Presented to Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington in partnership with Kevin Johnson of Quantum Slice. To view the website, go to csgw.tips
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Digital Media - Online Excellence - Population under 300,000
Crime Stoppers International
Presented to acknowledge CSGW's efforts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
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Best Radio Feature (Population Under 300,000)
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Presented to Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington in association with The River 88.7 FM in recognition for work on the station's morning show, featuring host Rob Mattice and CSGW Program Coordinator Sarah Bowers-Peter.
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Marla Moon Memorial Award of Excellence (Under 300,000 Population)
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
An annual award presented to the program demonstrating overall excellence in all areas of the Crime Stopper program. This is the second time CSGW has received this award.
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Online Excellence
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Presented in recognition of excellence in both social media and website presence, design and content.
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Best Long Radio Feature (Population Under 300,000)
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
An annual award presented to the program and radio partner producing the best radio feature. This award is shared with The Grand Radio's program Swap Talk.
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Best Long Video (Population Under 300,000)
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
An annual award presented to the program and television broadcast partner producing the best video feature. This award is shared with Wightman TV.
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Marla Moon Memorial Award of Excellence (Population Under 300,000)
Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
An annual award presented to the program demonstrating overall excellence in all areas of the Crime Stopper program. This is the first time CSGW has received this award.
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Ontario Community Newspaper Association Feature Photo Award
Ontario Community Newspaper Association
Organizations
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Canadian Communication Association
Member
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Ontario Association of Crime Stoppers
Board Director
-Served several terms as a Board Director on the OACS, a provincial collective of Crime Stoppers organizations within Ontario. Assisting with online presence through OACS website. Includes updating statistics, uploading information from local CS programs, and generating new content to help increase awareness and understanding of the role of the provincial body. Providing support to local programs regarding best practices, Program Coordinator training and engaging with the community. Acting as a…
Served several terms as a Board Director on the OACS, a provincial collective of Crime Stoppers organizations within Ontario. Assisting with online presence through OACS website. Includes updating statistics, uploading information from local CS programs, and generating new content to help increase awareness and understanding of the role of the provincial body. Providing support to local programs regarding best practices, Program Coordinator training and engaging with the community. Acting as a liasion with other organizations that focus of community safety and crime prevention.
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Canadian Crime Stoppers Association
Communications Team
-Develop management tools, content and strategies to maximize social media presence. Create content and provide opportunities to CS programs across Canada to contribute to the CCSA Website and social media platforms.
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