Deadline: 31-Jan-23
The British Columbia Achievement Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2023 Community Award program are now open.
The Community Award recognizes the contributions of extraordinary British Columbians who build better, stronger, more resilient communities and shine as examples of dedication and service. The Community Award program celebrates British Columbians who go above and beyond in their dedication and service to others. It honours individuals who devote their time and energy to making their communities more caring, dynamic, beautiful, resilient and inclusive.
Why Nominate?
The award program provides an opportunity to publicly acknowledge the transformative efforts of individuals who raise the quality and character of their community and, in doing so, inspire others to do the same.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any person, group or organization may submit nominations for the award with exceptions noted below:
- Current members of the selection committee, or members of the selection committee’s immediate family may not submit a nomination.
- BC Achievement board members may not submit a nomination.
- British Columbians who have made a significant contribution to their communities are eligible. Their contributions must have taken place in BC either through volunteer or professional work in the areas including but not limited to:
- Arts & Culture, Business Innovation, Civic Duty & Public Service, Communications & Media, Education, Environment & Sustainability, Healthcare, Information & Technology, Multiculturalism, Philanthropy, Sports & Recreation, Youth or Seniors’ Leadership.
Ineligible
- Self-nominations.
- Posthumous nominations.
- Past recipients of the Community Award.
- BC Achievement board members.
- Groups of three of more people.
- Sitting elected federal, provincial or municipal representatives, or members of the judiciary.
- Nominations made by family members (i.e., parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, cousins).
- Incomplete nominations.
- Note: Nominations of any individual under the age of 19 must be accompanied by the permission of a parent or guardian.
For more information, visit BC Achievement Foundation.