Deadline: 18-Jul-22
Nominations are now open for the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Awards to help recognize individuals, groups, organizations, and programs that go the extra mile to prevent crime and promote community safety.
The Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General values the many dedicated British Columbians who make outstanding contributions to crime prevention, restorative justice, victim services, and community safety. Each year the Ministry recognizes individuals, groups, organizations, and programs by presenting the Community Safety and Crime Prevention awards.
Award Categories
- Award of Distinction: This premier award honours the extraordinary lifetime contribution and commitment to crime prevention, restorative justice, victim services, and/ or community safety.
- Youth Leadership Award: This award recognizes those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to working with youth in their communities.
- Restorative Justice Award: This award recognizes those who have demonstrated a commitment to developing partnerships that have advanced the work of restorative justice and brought caring and respectful service to victims, offenders and their communities.
- Safe Communities Award: This award recognizes exemplary leadership through developing innovative projects and key activities or initiatives to promote safe communities.
- Services to Victim Award: This award recognizes exemplary leadership in providing services and supports to victims.
- Emerging Leaders Award: This award was established in 2021 and recognizes an exceptional youth/ young adult, age 18-30, who has made a significant impact in community safety, restorative justice, supporting victims of crime or violence, and/or crime prevention.
Selection Criteria
Nominations will be reviewed and selected based on the following criteria:
- Dedication and Commitment: Individuals, groups, organizations, or programs that have demonstrated success in enhancing community safety, advancing restorative justice, preventing crime, or supporting victims of crime or violence.
- Innovation: Individuals, groups, organizations, or programs who have developed and transformed new ideas into tangible initiatives, programs or projects.
- Contribution: Contributions made by an individual, group, organization, or program to enhancing community safety, advancing restorative justice, preventing crime, or supporting victims of crime or violence.
For more information, visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/crime-prevention/community-crime-prevention/awards