Award Categories

Help celebrate one of Calgary’s 20,000community association volunteers by nominating yourneighbourhood’s most deserving volunteer(s) today!

Award Categories:

2015 Community Volunteer Awards Nomination Form Deadline:Friday, February 6th, 2015

Step Up Award

This award winner is a community volunteer who shoulders the responsibility for things that regularly go unnoticed. This individual steps up to help out without hesitation or need for recognition.

Qualities:

Unnoticed volunteer who always acts upon the needs of the community without being asked
They have been volunteering in the community for many years
This individual goes above and beyond what is expected of them
They are humble and do not seek recognition
They are passionate about their community

Spark Award

This award winner is a community volunteer who engages people to be a part of their community in unique and exciting ways. Through their community work this individual sparks a sense of excitement among residents.

Qualities:

A committed and enthusiastic volunteer who engages residents in new and exciting ways
They are constantly seeking ways to improve their neighbourhood
This individual is a motivation to others
They are passionate about their community

Be Part of It Group Award

This award honours a group of community volunteers whose community contribution improved neighbourhood life and created a sense of belonging.

Qualities:

A group of three (3) or more community volunteers who worked together
This group completed a specific community project or event
They involved external partners to complete the job
They engaged and involved a variety of residents
The project or event improved neighbourhood life
The project or event was a memorable community contribution

Community Builder Award

This lifetime achievement award recognizes individuals, organizations or companies whose lifelong dedication to community has impacted and enhanced the quality of life in Calgary.

Qualities:

An individual, organization, or company in Calgary
They have spent many years dedicated to improving neighbourhood life
They have a strong belief in community spirit
Their efforts impacted the overall quality of life within both communities and all of Calgary

2015 Community Volunteer Awards Nomination Form Deadline:Friday, February 6th, 2015

Award Category:(Please check one)

2015 Community Volunteer Awards Nomination Form Deadline:Friday, February 6th, 2015

 Step Up Award

 Be Part of It Group Award

 Spark Award

 Community Builder Award

2015 Community Volunteer Awards Nomination Form Deadline:Friday, February 6th, 2015

Nominee Information: (Please print)

Name of Nominee

Address

City/ Postal Code

Phone Number (Home)Phone Number (Cell)

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E-mail

2015 Community Volunteer Awards Nomination Form Deadline:Friday, February 6th, 2015

Nominator Information:(Please print)

Name of Nominator

Address

City/ Postal Code

Phone Number (Home)Phone Number (Cell)

______

E-mail

I hereby declare the information contained in this nomination form to be true to the best of my knowledge.

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Signature of NominatorDate

Supporting Information:(maximum 3 pages)

Please use the space below to provide the following information:

Identify why your nominee fits the description of the award.

Identify and describe the accomplishments on which your nomination is based.

Describe the nominee(s) commitment and involvement to their community and the types of activities and service they provide(d).

Describe the nominee(s) special talents and skills that made their significant contribution so memorable.

Describe how the nominee(s) work had a significant impact on the community or the greater community of Calgary.

Any additional information you’d like toad to support your nomination.

Provide supporting documents with information that will support this nomination (newspaper clippings, community newsletter articles, magazine articles, etc. – maximum 3 pages)

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Final Check List:

Nomination Form

Supporting Information (maximum 3 pages)

Supporting Documentation (maximum 3 pages)

Nomination Guidelines:

Entries must be received no later than Friday, February 6th, 2015.

Late and incomplete nominations will not be accepted.

All nominations must include both thecompleted nomination form AND the supportinginformation filled out (maximum 3 pages).

Entries that exceed the maximum allowed length will not be accepted.

Supporting documents are encouraged, but should only be included as enhancement to the nomination.
Entries will be judged on the information provided. Therefore, all nomination documents should contain complete, clear, concise answers to criteria.

Submit your completed nomination to:

Rebecca Dakin

Communications Specialist

Federation of Calgary Communities

Suite 301, 1609 - 14th Street S.W.

Calgary, AB T3C 1E4

Email:

Fax: (403) 244-4129 with Attention: Rebecca Dakin

Selection Process:

It is the responsibility of the nominator to inform the nominee that they have been nominated for an award.
All categories will be awarded based on the nomination information provided. Therefore, a comprehensive nomination is essential.
The Federation of Calgary Communities Award Committee is comprised of community volunteers and staff, who will adjudicatenominations based on the entries received. All decisions made on behalf of the Award Committee are final.
Only one award will be presented in each of the four categories.
The winning Nominator and Nominee will be informed as the awarded recipient no later than Friday, February 20th, 2015.

2015 Community Volunteer Awards Nomination Form Deadline:Friday, February 6th, 2015