The Alberta Historical Resources Foundation's Heritage Awards Program recognizes significant contributions of individuals, teams, organizations, corporations, congregations, institutions, municipalities, First Nations and Metis Settlements to the protection, preservation and promotion of Alberta's heritage. Heritage awards are presented every two years.
In 2012, the AHRF Award winners were honoured at a celebration held on Friday, November 30 at the McKay Avenue School in Edmonton.
The 2012 award winners were:
Kermith Anderson of Scandia, Judith Ann (Miller) Carleton of Blackfalds and Jack Manson of Thorsby were presented with Outstanding Achievement Awards
Catherine Cole of Edmonton received the Heritage Awareness Award.
Heritage Conservation Awards were presented to the Town of High River, the Lacombe and District Historical Society and the Arts and Heritage Foundation of St. Albert.
The City of Lacombe was also recognized for work on the city’s multi-phased Heritage Management Program with the presentation of the Municipal Heritage Preservation Award.
For more information about the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation, please visit: http://culture.alberta.ca/ahrf/default.aspx
AWARD CATEGORIES
Heritage Conservation Award
Projects nominated in this category are those that demonstrate sustained commitment and outstanding contribution to the conservation of historic places in Alberta. This award recognizes excellence in the preservation, restoration or rehabilitation of a historic place having local, regional or provincial significance as well as excellence in architecture, engineering or craftsmanship.
Heritage Awareness Award
Projects nominated in this category have made outstanding contributions to local, regional or provincial history through: innovative programs that educate, interpret or promote public awareness of Alberta's history excellence in research, writing or publishing
Municipal Heritage Preservation Award
This award recognizes a municipal government which has demonstrated exemplary commitment to heritage conservation through its identification, protection and promotion of municipal historic resources.
Outstanding Achievement Award
This award recognizes an individual's exemplary and long-term leadership and contribution to the preservation and presentation of Alberta's history. Nominees should have a minimum of 10 years involvement with heritage in the province and have made personal contributions to the field well beyond the responsibilities of any heritage related employment. Their efforts to preserve, promote, interpret or otherwise encourage heritage preservation and awareness should demonstrate either exceptional diversity or high achievement. Achievements must be identifiable as provincial in scope and have resulted to improved public understanding and appreciation of Alberta's heritage
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Tuesday, 25 December 2012
Tuesday, 18 December 2012
Community Spirit Program (CSP) Application Deadline December 31, 2012
The Community Spirit Program (CSP) donation grant application deadline is December 31, 2012.
The donation grant provides an opportunity for eligible non-profit and/or charitable organizations to receive a provincial grant. The grant is based on total annual cash donations from individual Albertans that have been received by an eligible organization over a 12-month fiscal period. The grant can be used to support an organization's operations, programs and/or capital projects. The maximum grant available is $25,000 up to a maximum of $50,000 over three years. A minimum total of $1,000 in eligible cash donations needs to be received prior to applying for a grant.
Eligible non-profit and charitable organizations are encouraged to submit their applications.
For more information on the program and how to apply, visit www.communityspiritprogram.ca or contact the office at 780-644-8604(dial 310-0000 for toll-free access within Alberta).
The donation grant provides an opportunity for eligible non-profit and/or charitable organizations to receive a provincial grant. The grant is based on total annual cash donations from individual Albertans that have been received by an eligible organization over a 12-month fiscal period. The grant can be used to support an organization's operations, programs and/or capital projects. The maximum grant available is $25,000 up to a maximum of $50,000 over three years. A minimum total of $1,000 in eligible cash donations needs to be received prior to applying for a grant.
Eligible non-profit and charitable organizations are encouraged to submit their applications.
For more information on the program and how to apply, visit www.communityspiritprogram.ca or contact the office at 780-644-8604(dial 310-0000 for toll-free access within Alberta).
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Call for Performers - 2013 Breaking New Ground AAAS Convention & Tradeshow
The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies would like to invite you to participate in the 2013 Breaking New Ground AAAS Convention & Tradeshow February 1 - 3, 2013.
Participation in the convention provides artists and/or entertainers exposure and booking opportunities to over 600 convention delegates representing over 140 Agricultural Societies and the many events they hold throughout Alberta. Delegates attending the convention are board members, volunteers and community leaders who are key influencer's and decision makers.
Selected Acts will be provided with space to display your communication materials and will receive additional exposure in the delegate package.
Please submit your Showcase Application as soon as possible; all Applications must be received by December 15, 2012. To ensure fair consideration, it is important that all of the materials requested are included with your application.
Please Note: There are 2 stages - each with their own application form. Main stage acts will be selected prior to the Tradeshow stage acts being juried. The Main stage is located in the main plenary area with full backline & sound production - performances are in the evenings. Tradeshow stage acts perform in the tradeshow area with no backline or sound production.
Go to www.albertaagsocieties.ca for more application forms and more information!
If you have any question or require further information, please contact the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies office at (780) 427-2174 or via email at aaas@gov.ab.ca.
(information in this posting was retrieved from AFA Newswire - December 10, 2012)
Participation in the convention provides artists and/or entertainers exposure and booking opportunities to over 600 convention delegates representing over 140 Agricultural Societies and the many events they hold throughout Alberta. Delegates attending the convention are board members, volunteers and community leaders who are key influencer's and decision makers.
Selected Acts will be provided with space to display your communication materials and will receive additional exposure in the delegate package.
Please submit your Showcase Application as soon as possible; all Applications must be received by December 15, 2012. To ensure fair consideration, it is important that all of the materials requested are included with your application.
Please Note: There are 2 stages - each with their own application form. Main stage acts will be selected prior to the Tradeshow stage acts being juried. The Main stage is located in the main plenary area with full backline & sound production - performances are in the evenings. Tradeshow stage acts perform in the tradeshow area with no backline or sound production.
Go to www.albertaagsocieties.ca for more application forms and more information!
If you have any question or require further information, please contact the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies office at (780) 427-2174 or via email at aaas@gov.ab.ca.
(information in this posting was retrieved from AFA Newswire - December 10, 2012)
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards
The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards Program is an integral part of government's commitment to Alberta's volunteer sector. Seeking out ways to pay tribute to volunteers is part of the Government of Alberta's way of acknowledging and thanking our volunteers whose generous efforts contribute to the vibrant quality of life Albertans so enjoy.
The 2012 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards nomination form is now available
Deadline for nominations - September 25, 2012
For More information visit: http://www.culture.alberta.ca/voluntarysector/stars/
Friday, 13 April 2012
Express Forum - Provincial Election Candidates
What: EMN Express Forum for the local candidates in the 2012 Alberta Election
When: Sunday April 15th, 2012
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Golden Year Society, 10111 Main Street, Fort McMurray, AB
For more information and to RSVP, please contact:
Zafar Iqbal - 780-880-1604
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