2013 PGI Canada Learner Achievement Award

Literacy Nova Scotia is currently accepting applications for the 2013 PGI Canada Learner Achievement Award. This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of an adult learner in Nova Scotia. The winner will be chosen by a committee from Literacy Nova Scotia. The $500 award and certificate will be presented at the 2013 NSPGI Golf Tournament for Literacy dinner to be held on June 13th at Glen Arbour Golf Course in Halifax, which the winner and a guest will be invited to attend. The winner will be asked to “say a few words” in acknowledgement of their award.

The criteria for PGI Canada Learner Achievement Award are: The learner

·  is enrolled in Level 1, 2, or Level 3 of an adult learning program. This is not a scholarship for post-secondary education.

·  is planning to continue in a program.

·  has attended a program for at least six months, preferably one year.

·  is over 19 years of age.

·  has excellent attendance demonstrating a commitment to learning.

·  has shown exceptional progress.

·  must have a recommendation from a teacher or tutor.

·  has written and included their learning story with this application.

Literacy Nova Scotia respects your privacy. As part of the celebration of learner awards, LNS will publish award winners’ names, photographs and quotes from their essay submissions. This does not include any personal financial information.

Deadline for applications: May 17, 2013 – 4:30 pm
Please fax to Literacy Nova Scotia at 902-897-4020

2013 PGI Canada Learner Achievement Award

Learner Application

Name: ______

Address: ______

City: ______Postal Code: ______

Telephone: ______Email: ______

Name of Adult Learning Organization: ______

Teacher’s Name: ______

How long have you been in an adult learning program? ______

Educational Background:

Include highest grade completed in public school and list other courses, training, or upgrading completed.

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Learning and Career Goals:

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Tell your own learning story in 200-250 words on a separate sheet of paper. Describe why you returned to school, the challenges you face, and how your life has changed since returning to school.

Your signature on this application gives Literacy Nova Scotia permission to publish your name, photographs and quotes from your essay.

Signature:______

Date: ______

Literacy Nova Scotia

2013 PGI Canada Learner Achievement Award

Teacher /Tutor Recommendation

Please help us by providing information about the person applying for the PGI Canada Learner Achievement Award

Teacher / Tutor Name: ______

Telephone number: ______

Student’s Name: ______

Name of Adult Learning Organization: ______

How long has this learner been in the program: ______

Could be better / Average / Above Average / Excellent / Not Applicable
Attendance
Attitude
Realistic Goals
Seeks to continually improve her/his knowledge and skills
Inspires others to work toward a common goal

REQUIRED

Please provide a brief appraisal of this learner that sets him/her apart from her/his classmates. How has this learner shown substantial and /or exceptional improvement? Attach a letter of reference if you wish.

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Signature: ______Date: ______