Deadline: 28-Mar-22
Nominations are now open for the BC Child and Youth in Care Week Recognition Awards!
The BC Child and Youth in Care Week Recognition Awards recognize the amazing achievements of children and youth in and from care from across the province.
Celebrate BC Child and Youth in Care Week (BCCYICW) from May 30 to June 5, 2022! Now in its twelfth year, BCCYICW celebrates and acknowledges the resiliency, diversity, talents and accomplishments of young people in and from government care and their journeys.
All children and youth who are nominated will receive a Recognition Award. They have a recognition process that is strengths-based and honours the achievements of individuals, whatever that looks like for that young person.
Benefits
All nominated children and youth will be recognized with an award package that includes:
- A card
- A certificate signed by minister and deputy minister of MCFD
- A copy of their nomination
- A gift card
- BCCYICW swag
Eligibility Criteria
- Children and youth in or from government care ages 6 to 24 years old can be nominated for a Recognition Award.
- Peers in or from care, social workers, community partners, friends, foster parents, teachers, youth workers, family and adult allies are encouraged to celebrate eligible children and youth by nominating them for a Recognition Award.
- You MUST get consent from the young person/people or guardian (for children ages 6-13) for the following:
- Permission to nominate them for a Recognition Award
- Permission to share their personal information with the Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks (the Fed is facilitating the Recognition Awards on behalf of the BCCYICW Committee)
- Inform them of what they’ll receive in their award package. This is a great opportunity to build your relationship with the nominee and to recognize their awesomeness!
For more information, visit https://www.bcchildandyouthincareweek.com/awards.html