The Government of Canada believes that the best solutions to the challenges facing the communities of the country are often found locally. In this context, in January 2011, the Prime Minister announced the creation of the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards to recognize the enormous contribution volunteers make to Canada. The Government of Canada also expressed its interest in looking to innovative charities and forward-thinking private-sector companies to partner on new approaches to many social challenges.
The Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards recognize the exceptional contributions of volunteers, local businesses and innovative not-for-profit organizations in improving the well-being of families and their communities. In this context, Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards Secretariat has issued a call for nominations for the same.
Eligibility
Nominees in all award categories must meet the following eligibility criteria:
– Individual nominees must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or protected persons within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and at least 18 years of age.
– Eligible organizations must be Canadian (e.g. registered not-for-profits or businesses registered in Canada). Not-for-profit organizations, for the purposes of the administration of the Awards, means entities incorporated under either federal or provincial not-for-profit legislation, or registered charities, that do not have transferable ownership interests, and are organized and operated exclusively on a not-for-profit basis for a variety of purposes, including social, educational, professional and charitable.
– All nominees must have contributed to addressing social challenges in their community.
– Political and public advocacy work are excluded.
Award Categories
National Awards and Regional Awards
There are two national award categories: Lifelong Achievement and Emerging Leader
There are three regional award categories: Community Leader, Business Leader, and Social Innovator.
Selection Process:
The Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards program will be managed through a nationally administered call for nominations and will follow a three-step assessment process.
All nominations will be reviewed by the Prime Minister’s Volunteer Awards Secretariat to ensure they meet eligibility criteria.
The deadline for nominations is September 9, 2011.
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