Wood Buffalo Excellence in Arts Awards & Call for Artist

Arts Council Wood Buffalo (ACWB) has recently launched the Wood Buffalo Excellence in Arts Award.  It is an annual program that recognizes, and celebrates excellence in various areas of the Arts, while building awareness of the contribution of artists to the region.

Do you know any artists that have had an impact on our Region?  If so, you should nominate them for this award before Sept. 16, 2016.  For more information on the Excellence in Arts Award, and nomination criteria please visit: www.artscouncilwb.ca/programs/wood-buffalo-excellence-arts-awards

ACWB is also looking for artists to submit work for the Wood Buffalo Excellence in Arts Awards in 2 areas – the awards themselves, and/or for the art and wine pairing reception.  Artists are to submit a proposal to create 13 awards – one for each of the categories – and the work media should be 2D or 3D artwork / fine craft which reflects the following themes: Wood Buffalo; excellence in the arts; culture of creativity; courage and integrity; and/or collaborative leadership.  The pieces should be uniquely crafted pieces specifically for the awards program.   The deadline for submitting a proposal is Friday, September 26^th.  Email submissions and directly related questions should be sent to diana.moser@artscouncilwb.ca

Great Kids Award

In spring 2016, the Government of Alberta is presenting the 16th Annual Great Kids Award to celebrate Alberta’s remarkable young people. Great kids capture the vitality of Alberta by helping, inspiring and changing the lives of others.

These amazing young leaders deserve our recognition because they are role models in our communities. Our future promises to be bright led by kids like these individuals.

Nominate a Great Kid Today!

Nominate a child or youth between the ages of 5 and 18 for positively impacting our communities or the lives of Albertans. Sixteen great kids will be selected from four age categories (5-8, 9-12, 13-15, and 16-18) and celebrated at a special awards ceremony.

Who can be a nominator? Any resident of Alberta can nominate a Great Kid – teachers, coaches, pastors, social workers, neighbours, friends and family!

Look around your community...seek out and celebrate the amazing young people we have in Alberta!

Nominate a Great Kid Today!

All nominations must be received by November 27, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. If you have questions, please visit www.humanservices.alberta.ca/department/great-kids-award.html. For additional information, please call 780-415-8150 or email HS.greatkids@gov.ab.ca.

Human Services hosts the awards with the support of Fantasyland Hotel.

Call for Applications- John Hobday Awards in Arts Management

Information/Guidelines
Deadline: September 30, 2014 

Are you an established or mid-career arts manager? Are you looking for professional development or mentorship opportunities? The John Hobday Award in Arts Management offers up to two awards of $10,000 annually.

Established through a donation of $1 million from The Samuel and Saidye Bronfman Family Foundation to the Canada Council for the Arts, the awards recognize outstanding established and mid-career arts managers in Canadian professional arts organizations. Arts managers from any artistic discipline supported by the Canada Council may apply for the awards, which are intended for professional development, mentoring and related purposes.

There are two distinct awards:
The Professional Development and Renewal award allows an outstanding established or mid-career arts manager to take part in a short-term, recognized program, seminar or workshop for professional renewal and revitalization.
The Mentorship award allows an exceptional mid-career arts manager who is seeking to acquire different knowledge, experience and skills to be mentored by an outstanding established or mid-career arts manager.

The John Hobday Awards in Arts Management are intended for professional development of individual arts managers and not for direct assistance to arts organizations.


Read more at http://www.affta.ab.ca/Arts-In-Alberta/Arts-Opportunities/Call-for-Applications---John-Hobday-Awards-in-Arts-Management

The Prince of Wales Prize for Municipal Heritage Leadership

Heritage Canada The National Trust (HCNT) believes that historic places are the cornerstones of community, identity and sense of place. The National Awards Program recognizes individuals, organizations, corporations and rehabilitation projects that give new life to Canada’s historic places. HCNT's awards are presented at a ceremony held in conjunction with our annual conference. Selections are made by independent juries whose members represent, on a broad basis, the regions of Canada, the various disciplines relating to heritage conservation, and the voluntary heritage movement.

"I have always believed that if you want to effect change it is not enough merely to champion an idea, but absolutely vital to make the effort to create tangible examples on the ground that prove this philosophy, and then inspire other communities to do the same." HRH The Prince of Wales.

In keeping with His Royal Highness’ commitment to architecture, the environment, and inner-city renewal, The Prince of Wales agreed to lend his title to the creation in 1999 of a prize to be awarded annually to the government of a municipality which has demonstrated a strong and sustained commitment to the conservation of its historic places. The local government must have a record of supporting heritage preservation through such means as regulation, policies, funding and exemplary stewardship. The nomination must provide evidence that heritage properties in the given municipality have improved over a period of time.

The award consists of a metal plaque and a scroll, as well as a flag or pennant to be flown outside the winning municipality’s headquarters and/or placed on permanent display. The Prince of Wales Prize logo must be displayed on the homepage of the municipality’s website.

Nominations must be received on or before March 14.

To make a nomination, please click here for the submission criteria and instructions.

Heritage Canada The National Trust is a partner with Prince’sCharities Canada (PCC), a facilitating organization that works with existing Canadian charities already connected to The Prince of Wales to help arrange opportunities for charitable organizations in Canada and the U.K. to work together.

Call for Nominations for the Rozsa Awards!

Citizen Recognition Program- Nominations due Sept. 20th 2013

Do you know a deserving volunteer, colleague or neighbour? Perhaps you know an exceptional business owner, community leader or local organization? It’s time to recognize their contribution to Wood Buffalo! 

Wood Buffalo residents are invited to nominate their fellow citizens in recognition for their contributions to the community. 

The Citizen Recognition Program was created to acknowledge outstanding individuals or groups that make a significant contribution to, or positive impact on, the citizens of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. 

Nomination packages are available at Municipal offices throughout the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and on the Municipal website. 

The nomination deadline is September 20, 2013 by 12:00 p.m. Submissions will be accepted in person, via email or through the online application.

Here’s your chance to recognize someone in your community whose efforts really stand out! 


For more information, please call 780.743.7966 or email champions@woodbuffalo.ab.ca. The guidelines and the nomination form are available online at http://www.woodbuffalo.ab.ca/living_2227/Events-and-Festivals/Citizen-Recognition-Program---Mayor-and-Council-s-Toast-of-Champions.htm

Nominations for 2012 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards close September 25

Nominate an outstanding volunteer today!

With the deadline for nominations fast approaching, Albertans are encouraged to help honour exceptional volunteers by submitting their names for the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.

The awards will be handed out at the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards gala ceremony on International Volunteer Day, December 5.

For more information, please visit www.culture.alberta.ca/voluntarysector/stars

The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, September 25, 2012.

2012 Heart of Wood Buffalo Leadership Awards - DEADLINE

Celebrating Excellence in the Nonprofit Sector 

Call for Nominations! 

Deadline 4 pm MT, April 26 

Nominations now being accepted for the following awards: 

   - Board Leadership Award, presented by Leadership Wood Buffalo 

   - Executive Leadership Award, presented by Nonprofit Sector Link Wood Buffalo 

   - Community Impact Award, presented by the United Way of Fort McMurray 

   - Social Prosperity Leadership Award, presented by Social Prosperity Wood Buffalo 

   - Volunteer Recognition Award in honour of Bill Bloomfield, presented by Volunteer Wood 

     Buffalo 

   - Newcomer Engagement Award in memory of Lyle Leboldus, presented by the Fort 

     McMurray Food Bank Association 

Each award recipient will receive $5,000 to be directed to a Wood Buffalo community organization of their choice and a custom-designed award. 

Download 2012 Nomination Package 2012 Heart Awards Nomination Guidelines and Application Form.pdf today! 

Completed nomination packages must be submitted to Kim Nordbye at kim@socialprosperity.ca by no later than 4 pm MT on April 26. 

Prosperous communities recognize and celebrate their strengths. The Heart of Wood Buffalo Leadership Awards honour the achievements of nonprofit leaders, philanthropists and community organizations that embody the spirit of community innovation, capacity building, leadership and social prosperity. Their passion for our community and their dedication to improving the quality of life in our community explain why they are the heart of Wood Buffalo.

Join us in celebrating excellence in our nonprofit community! 

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 

7:00 to 10:00 pm 

Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts at Holy Trinity High School 

7:00 pm cocktail reception 

7:30 pm awards ceremony 

Tickets $20

This event is proudly presented by Social Prosperity Wood Buffalo and the Suncor Energy Foundation in collaboration with Volunteer Wood Buffalo, Nonprofit Sector Link Wood Buffalo, Leadership Wood Buffalo, the Fort McMurray Food Bank Association and the United Way of Fort McMurray.

For More information, please visit: http://www.socialprosperity.ca/

2012 Alberta Heritage Awards

Deadline for Heritage Awards June 1, 2012


The Alberta Historical Resources Foundation's Heritage Awards program recognizes significant contributions of individuals, teams, organizations, corporations, congregations, institution's, municipalities, First Nations and Metis Settlements to the protection, preservation and promotion of Alberta's heritage.


The award categories are as follows;

1. Heritage Conservation 
2. Heritage Awareness 
3. Municipal Heritage Preservation 
4. Outstanding Achievement 

Up to two awards may be presented in each category with the exception of the Outstanding Achievement for which only one award will be presented.  Candidates may be nominated in only one category and projects should have been completed within the past three years.  Self nominations are not eligible.  

Nominations for 2012 must be postmarked no later then June 1, 2012. 


Submit nominations to;

Heritage Awards

Alberta Historical Resources Foundation

8820 112 Street

Edmonton, AB

T6G 2P8

McMurray Girl Awards: Nomination Package

To see any of the 6 nomination package pages simply left click over the image. For more information:

events@mcmurraygirl.com

Contact Krista for sponsorship opportunities

krista@nickashtyn.com, 780-972-4757

Tickets go on sale March 1st

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Submit your nomination and

supporting pages/documents by –

Fax to: 1-866-575-5054 or

email to: events@mcmurraygirl.com

By March 31, 2012.