Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards Program Extended Call for Nominations
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 09/08/11 -- Canadians across the country have a new opportunity to recognize the exceptional contributions that volunteers make in their communities. The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, today announced the Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards call for nominations deadline is extended until October 14, 2011.
"The Government of Canada is proud of the millions of volunteers, businesses and not-for-profit organizations that generously give their time, experience and expertise to make their communities stronger," said Minister Finley. "The Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards will celebrate the exceptional contributions of people and organizations across Canada and we hope they encourage others to participate and make a difference in their own communities."
The call for nominations now runs from July 12 to October 14, 2011. The awards will recognize individuals or groups of volunteers, businesses and not-for-profit organizations in five regions across Canada, and will offer a national award in two categories: one for lifelong achievement and one for new volunteers.
Please visit for more information on the awards program, eligibility criteria and the nomination process.
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Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards program
The Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards program consists of 17 awards in total, at the regional and national level. Fifteen regional awards will be presented, three for each of five regions across Canada (Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, the Prairies, British Columbia and the northern region), which include one for each of the following:
Two national awards will be presented for:
Nominees in all award categories must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Award recipients will be recognized at a ceremony expected to be held in early 2012, and will be eligible to identify a not-for-profit organization to receive a grant for $5,000 (regional award recipients) or $10,000 (national award recipients).
Nominators may be any person or group with direct knowledge of the nominee's contribution.
For examples of eligible nominees for each of the award categories, please visit .
Contacts:
Ann Matejicka
Director of Communications
Office of Minister Finley
819-994-2482
Media Relations Office
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
819-994-5559
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