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In 1994, The City of Calgary established the Calgary Awards to celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made by Calgarians. Each year, individuals, corporations, community groups, schools and organizations are nominated in five major award categories, for a total of 17 awards.

The City of Calgary encourages all Calgarians to look to their neighbours, colleagues, community leaders and local organizations and businesses for those who could qualify as recipients of the Calgary Awards.

nomination informationEach Calgary Award is given to an individual, group, organization, school or corporation, depending on the criteria for each award.

Individuals nominated for a Calgary Award must meet the following criteria:

• Nominees are to have made a significant contribution to Calgary.

• Nominees must be residents of Calgary (permanent address in Calgary) for two years as of Dec. 31, 2013 or reside within 10 kilometres of the city‘s boundaries for two years as of Dec. 31, 2013. In special circumstances, the selection committee may consider a nominee from outside the 10-km radius.

• Nominees must not presently hold political office.

• Nominees must be 18 years of age or older, with the exception of those nominated in the “youth” category.

• Individuals may be nominated for more than one award.

Groups, organizations, schools or corporations nominated for a Calgary Award must meet the following criteria:

• The organizations must be Calgary-based or be a local branch of a Canadian or international organization.

• Crown corporations are eligible for the Environmental Achievement Corporate Award.

presentation of awardsOnly one recipient is selected for an award and where a nominee is nominated for more than one award (individual or organization), they may only receive one award in the given year. In some circumstances, no recipient is selected.

Please note: refer to each award section for eligibility criteria specific to each award.

2012 award recipients

the community achievement awards

Grant MacEwan Lifetime AchievementDr. Eldon Smith

Citizen of the Year Sheldon Kennedy

Arts – Grant Reddick

Commerce – Calgary’s Child Magazine

Community Advocate – Darrel Janz

Community Advocate OrganizationFresh Start Recovery Centre

Education – Dr. Mary O’Brien

Heritage – John Kerr

Youth – Sheliza Kassam

the environmental achievement awards

Blue Skies – No recipient for 2012

Individual – Ryan Scott

Corporate – Avi Urban

Not-for-profitCalgary Folk Music Festival

Educational InstitutionCalgary Board of Education: Waste Reduction Initiative

the signature awardJean Grand-Maître

the award for accessibilityTotalCardiology

the city of calgary w.o. mitchell book prize

Marcello Di Cintio “Walls: Travels Along the Barricades”

honourable mention the award for accessibility

Stepper Custom Homes

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how to submit a nomination

step 1:Review the award categories and determine which category is most appropriate for the person, organization or group you wish to nominate. On the following pages, a description of each award and eligibility requirements is included. Please ensure you read carefully. Use the content guideline for each category to help you prepare your nomination letter.

step 2:Submit a letter of nomination, two to five pages in length, describing in detail why the nominee deserves the award.

• Type your nomination letter on plain, white paper.

• Nomination letters less than one page in length will not be submitted for consideration to the awards juries.

• The Calgary Awards juries review all nominations and make recommendations for Council approval. The juries base their decisions on the information provided in the nomination package.

• Self-nominations are accepted, however, they must be accompanied by a letter of reference.

step 3:In addition to the nomination letter, you may submit supporting materials such as newspaper articles, photographs, testimonials, etc.

• Keep materials to a maximum of 14 pages, single-sided (this includes photographs). These pages must be on 8½” x 11” paper.

• Cerlox or bound presentation folders are not accepted as the nomination package submitted will be reproduced many times for the jury.

• Nominations are not returned.

step 4:Once you have prepared the nomination letter and pulled together supporting material, complete the form on page 13 and attach it to the front of your nomination letter. You may use a blank page instead and make sure you include all of the requested information. Your nomination will not be processed without this information.

step 5:Mail, fax, email or hand-deliver your nomination package to be received by Friday, February 28, 2014. We regret that nominations received after this date will not be considered.*

Mailing Address The Calgary Awards Program City Clerk’s Office (#8007), The City of Calgary P.O. Box 2100, Stn. M Calgary, AB T2P 2M5

Hand Deliver/Courier The Calgary Awards Program City Clerk’s Reception, Historic City Hall First Floor, 700 Macleod Tr. S.E.

Fax The Calgary Awards Program, 403.268.2900

Email calgaryawards@calgary.ca

Website An online nomination form is also available at calgary.ca/calgaryawards

The nomination deadline is Friday, February 28, 2014, for all awards except The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize, which is Dec. 31, 2013.

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The Calgary Awards are presented each year by The City of Calgary to recognize deserving

individuals, corporations, community groups, schools and organizations.

the community achievement awards Grant MacEwan Lifetime Achievement ............................5

Citizen of the Year ...........................................................5

Arts ................................................................................5

Commerce ......................................................................5

Community Advocate ......................................................5

Community Advocate Organization ..................................6

Education .......................................................................6

Heritage ..........................................................................6

Youth ..............................................................................6

the environmental achievement awardsBlue Skies .......................................................................7

Corporate ........................................................................7

Educational Institution .....................................................7

Individual ........................................................................7

Not-for-profit Organization ...............................................7

the signature award .................................9

the award for accessibility .............10

the city of calgary w.o. mitchell book prize .....................11

grant macewan lifetime achievementAwarded to an individual Calgarian who, over the past 25 years or more, has made significant contributions to the community and improved the quality of life for citizens or whose accomplishments brought recognition to Calgary. The award is named in honour of the lifetime achievements of Calgarian Dr. Grant MacEwan – writer, environmentalist and politician. City Council created this award to commemorate Dr. MacEwan’s 90th birthday in 1992.

citizen of the yearAwarded to an outstanding individual Calgarian who has made a recent extraordinary contribution that improved the quality of life in Calgary or whose recent achievements brought recognition to Calgary.

artsAwarded to an individual Calgarian whose artistic accomplishments brought recognition to Calgary or whose volunteer or professional involvement contributed to developing a stronger arts community.

commerceAwarded to an individual Calgarian or Calgary business for improving business opportunities, making significant community or industry contributions or for bringing recognition to Calgary.

community advocate Awarded to an individual Calgarian who made a significant volunteer contribution to the community. Examples are: involvement with community endeavours, service clubs, community improvement programs, youth programs or community associations. Please describe how the individual positively affected the community.

Recognizes outstanding contributions and achievements in community life and provides an

opportunity to honour Calgary’s exceptional citizens.

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blue skiesAwarded to a Calgary employer/organization who demonstrates commitment and leadership in implementing a successful commuter trip reduction program. The program should encourage employees to choose sustainable commuting alternatives such as walking, cycling, taking transit, carpooling, flexible work options and teleworking. The nomination should showcase the policies, actions and results of the program. To qualify for this award, employers or organizations must operate a worksite located in Calgary and have a designated commuter co-ordinator.

For specific information about this award, contact Transportation Planning, The City of Calgary, at 403.268.1629.

corporate Awarded to a Calgary business for innovative and/or exemplary environmental conduct. Any corporate entity with an office in Calgary, including a Crown corporation, qualifies for this award.

educational institutionAwarded to a Calgary educational institution, school board, school or student(s) for exemplary conduct or for a fully developed and/or fully operational, innovative environmental policy, project or activity.

individualAwarded to a Calgarian of any age whose actions and achievements have shown dedication to protecting and/or enhancing the environment.

not-for-profit organization Awarded to a non-government, not-for-profit organization for outstanding environmental contribution. Calgary-based organizations or branches of Canadian or international entities qualify for this award.

Recognizes environmental achievements in advanced technology, management, conservation, protection, enhancement, education, stewardship

and promotion of the city’s environment.

community advocate organizationAwarded to a non-government, not-for-profit Calgary organization for outstanding service to the community by implementing, improving, supporting or assisting a local project or program. Please describe how this organization positively affected the community.

education Awarded to an individual Calgarian who has enhanced learning opportunities for Calgarians or brought recognition to Calgary due to outstanding academic achievement in his/her field.

heritage Awarded to an individual Calgarian who has made a sustained and extraordinary contribution, either as a volunteer or professional, to the promotion of awareness and/or preservation of Calgary’s heritage in the areas of built heritage, archaeology, culture, education or advocacy.

For specific information about this award, contact Heritage Planning, The City of Calgary, at 403.268.1991.

youth Awarded to an individual Calgarian, 18 years old or younger on Dec. 31, 2013, whose exceptional achievements brought recognition to or improved the quality of life in Calgary. The focus is on volunteer and community contributions, not academic achievement.

submitting a nomination for a community achievement award1. Refer to the steps outlined on pages two and three of this

brochure as well as any requirements specific to the award.

2. In your nomination letter, please include:

• The reasons why you believe the nominee deserves the award.

• All of the nominee’s activities that relate to the award category, the nominee’s role in each activity, the time and duration of each activity.

• The impact and/or other benefits to the community.

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Awarded to an exceptional person whose personal and/or professional activities have gained international acclaim and who actively contributed to the quality of life in Calgary or brought significant recognition to Calgary.

eligibility criteria• Nominees do not have to reside in Calgary.

• Nominees may not presently hold political office.

submitting a nomination for the signature award1. Refer to the steps outlined on pages two and three of this

brochure as well as any requirements specific to the award.

2. In your nomination letter, please include:

• The reasons why you believe the nominee deserves this award.

• The activities of the nominee that gained international acclaim.

• The actions of the nominee that brought recognition to Calgary.

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Recognizes an outstanding individual who has achieved international acclaim.

submitting a nomination for an environmental achievement award1. Refer to the steps outlined on pages two and three of

this brochure as well as any requirements specific to the award.

2. In your nomination letter, please include:

• The reasons why you believe the nominee deserves this award.

• A thorough description of how the nominee initiated, developed, implemented or managed projects, policies, processes, activities or new technologies.

• The resulting impact on the environment.

3. Eligibility requirements for Blue Skies Award:

In addition to the above eligibility for Environmental Achievement Awards, there are specific requirements for the Blue Skies Award.

• The organization must operate a worksite located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

• The trip reduction program may include, but is not limited to, the following initiatives:

– Provide facilities (bike parking, shower/locker amenities, carpool parking) that facilitate alternatives to driving alone (walking, cycling, transit and carpooling).

– Provide employees access to services, resources, and products that enhance and support alternative commuter travel choices (bike safety and tune-up workshops, subsidized transit passes, ride-matching service, preferred parking for carpools, etc.).

– Offer employees flexible work options and teleworking opportunities.

– Promote commuter options through regular communications to employees and through events that encourage walking, cycling, transit and carpooling (Commuter Challenge, Rideshare Week, worksite transportation fairs, etc.).

For specific information about the Environmental Achievement Awards, contact Environmental & Safety Management, The City of Calgary, at 403.268.3604.

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The Award for Accessibility recognizes buildings or facilities in Calgary that significantly exceeded the minimum requirements of Section 3.8, “Barrier-Free Design” of the Alberta Building Code for accessibility by persons with disabilities. For specific information about this award, contact Development & Building Approvals, The City of Calgary, at 403.268.3742.

eligibility criteria1. The building must be operated by an organization other

than The City of Calgary.

2. The building must have undergone construction, expansion or renovation within the past two years.

3. All or part of the subject building or portion thereof must have been given permission by The City’s Building Regulations Division to be occupied. Nominations will not be considered if the majority of the accessibility features are not functional or completed.

submitting a nomination for the award for accessibility1. Refer to the steps outlined on pages two and three of this

brochure as well as any requirements specific to the award.

2. In your nomination letter, please include:

• The location, building or facility you are nominating.

• The street address.

• Your name, address and phone number.

• Current owners and occupants.

• The organization and/or consultants responsible for the accessibility initiative.

• The nature of the project and the accessibility components.

• The time frame of the project.

• The reasons why accessibility issues were given priority.

• The cost of the project and the cost of the accessibility components.

• The impact of the project on persons with disabilities.

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Recognizes buildings or facilities that exceed minimum requirements for accessibility by

persons with disabilities.

The City of Calgary established this prize in honour of renowned Calgary writer W.O. Mitchell to recognize literary achievement by Calgary authors. The $5,000 prize is awarded each year for an outstanding book published in the award year and is paid to the winning author by The City of Calgary in the spring. If the winning book has more than one author, the prize money is divided equally among them.

The prize is co-ordinated through a partnership between The City of Calgary and the Writers Guild of Alberta. A three-person jury from the Canadian literary community judges all entries and selects the winner for confirmation by The Calgary Awards Committee. The jury is made up of a Calgarian, an Albertan from outside Calgary and a Canadian from outside Alberta.

For additional information about The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize, contact the Writers Guild of Alberta at 1.800.665.5354.

eligibility criteria• The book’s publication date must be in 2013.

• The author must have lived in Calgary for a minimum of two years as of Dec. 31, 2013.

• The following types of writing are eligible: fiction, poetry, non-fiction, children’s literature and drama.

• The following types of writing are not eligible: self-published works, multi-author anthologies, cookbooks, guidebooks, textbooks, technical manuals, bibliographies, works of a purely academic or scholarly nature, books of less than 48 pages (except children’s literature), books not written in English or French, multi-authored books if any one of the authors is not a Calgarian and reprints or new editions of previously published books.

Recognizes literary achievement by a Calgary author.

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submitting a nomination for the city of calgary w.o. mitchell book prize1. Refer to the Writers Guild of Alberta (WGA) website at

writersguild.ab.ca for an entry form or call the WGA office at 1.800.665.5354.

2. Mark the nomination package “The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize” and send by Dec. 31, 2013 to Writers Guild of Alberta Percy Page Centre 11759 Groat Rd. Edmonton, Alberta T5M 3K6

nominee information

Name (individual, organization or business)

Home mailing address (individual) or

Business mailing address (organization or business)

Postal code (required)

Telephone (day) (evening)

Age as of Dec. 31, 2013 (Youth award only)

Contact name for organization or business

Daytime telephone

Email

nominator information

Contact name / Relationship to nominee

Organization or business (if applicable)

Mailing address

Postal code (required)

Telephone (day) (evening)

Email

Date Signature of nominator

deadline for submissions is february 28, 2014

the community achievement awards

Grant MacEwan Lifetime Achievement

Citizen of the Year

Arts

Commerce

Community Advocate

Community Advocate Organization

Education

Heritage

Youth

the environmental achievement awards

Blue Skies

Individual

Corporate

Not-for-profit

Educational Institution

the signature award

the award for accessibility

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Stay tuned to Shaw TV (Channel 10) for exclusive live coverage of the Calgary Awards

in the spring of 2014. Check out start.shaw.ca for regular updates.

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Section 33(c). Information gathered is used solely for the purposes of administering the Calgary Awards Program.

For more information, contact Calgary Awards at: phone: 403.268.8881 online: calgary.ca/calgaryawardsemail: calgaryawards@calgary.ca

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