McKenzie has participated in many opportunities in her school community and her municipality. Giving back is an important aspect of her character.

She has played on the PVSS volleyball team since Grade 9 and was team captain this year and given the Leadership award for her ability to lead the team with compassion.

McKenzie is the student representative on both the SD 83 School Board and Finance Sub-committee. She worked for Parks and Recreation and helped with public events as well as volunteered with the Chamber of Commerce

I was selected as youth representative to the Union of BC Municipalities in 2023 to represent the Township of Spallumcheen at the South Interior Local Government Association, attending the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

McKenzie also takes great interest in agriculture and has been a part of Dairy 4H since 2019 helping to educate the public in agriculture. She also participated in the Western Canadian Classics high-level dairy competition.

South Interior President Stewart Wallach presenting the award to McKenzie Gyorkos.