Nominate a deserving individual, organization or business for a Calgary Award
January 07, 2010 07:30 AM
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Calgarians are invited to recognize fellow citizens for theircontributions in making Calgary a dynamic, progressive and compassionate city. A City of Calgary initiative, the Calgary Awards have been recognizing exceptional citizens since 1994. "The Calgary Awards provide an opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge those individuals and organizations that really make a difference in our community. On behalf of The City of Calgary, I encourage all Calgarians to bring forward deserving nominees for the Calgary Awards, be they a colleague, community leader, neighbour, local organization and/or business," says Mayor Dave Bronconnier. The nomination deadline is Friday, March 5, 2010. Nominations received by this date will qualify the submitter for a random draw for $250 worth of product/services from either Calgary Transit or Recreation Programs & Facilities. Calgary Awards is one of the largest citizen recognition programs in our city. With 17 awards in five major categories, The City proudly celebrates the difference Calgarians make. The major five categories include the following. Community Achievement Awards – recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in community life including arts, commerce, education and heritage. This category also includes the Grant MacEwan Lifetime Achievement, Citizen of the Year, and Community Advocate for both an individual and organization. Environmental Achievement Awards - recognize efforts to protect and promote the city’s natural environment. Awards include Blue Skies, Corporate, Educational Institution, Individual Achievement and Not-for-Profit Organization. Signature Award - recognize activities gaining international acclaim and bringing significant recognition to Calgary. Award for Accessibility - awarded for a building or facility that exceeds the minimum requirements of Section 3.8 “Barrier -Free Design” of the Alberta Code for accessibility by persons with disabilities. The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize - named in honour of Calgary writer W. O. Mitchell, recognize literary achievements by Calgary authors. NOTE: the deadline for the book prize was Dec. 31, 2009. Here’s your chance to recognize someone in your community whose efforts really stand out. Additional information, nomination criteria and online application form can be found at calgary.ca/calgaryawards or by phoning 403-268-8881, or e -mail calgaryawards@calgary.ca. -30- Public Contact Information: Additional information, nomination criteria and online application form can be found at calgary.ca/calgaryawards or by phoning 403-268-8881, or e-mail calgaryawards@calgary.ca |
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