The City of Warman and Warman City Council are excited to announce that Rob Obrigewitch is the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award.
Just like all past winners of this award, Rob is the definition of what it means to be dedicated and community-minded.
Rob’s 2021 saw him gravitate towards the volunteer tasks that are often tougher, less glamorous and less sought-after to ensure they run smoothly.
The most strenuous task was Rob’s role as scheduler for Warman Minor Hockey Association (WMHA).
This accounted for approximately 400 hours as he adjusted schedules for all 49 minor hockey teams. The scheduler also needs to allow adequate ice time left over for other programs to schedule their own seasons. Outside of that, Rob’s scheduling experience was used to helps plan camps, 3-on-3, and to serve as a liaison for WMHA as they work with Warman Osler Skating Club and Warman Ringette Association to determine if ice allocations need adjusting from year to year. This was Rob’s fourth season as WMHA’s scheduler.
Within WMHA, Rob was also on the coaching staff of two teams, score clock/scorekeeping at AAA Wildcats games, and organized an offseason skating program in August.
Rob also was an umpire for the year-end Slo-Pitch tournament, working over 10 games in a weekend.
And, Rob’s volunteerism extended into Warman Ultimate Cheerleading events as well – he drove the pickup shuttle, among other tasks.
Rob has invested – and continue to invest – a massive amount of time and effort into Warman. This has been incredibly generous and selfless. The community is grateful for his efforts.
Though he doesn’t volunteer for the accolades or recognition, the work he does behind the scenes still deserves to have the spotlight shone on it.
The Warman Volunteer of the Year award recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact