Red Deer RCMP Cpl. Mike Evans helps someone at the annual Learn to Skate event in Red Deer, in January 2023. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

deadline is july 31

Nominations open for Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards

Jun 28, 2023 | 4:31 PM

The provincial government is asking Albertans to nominate a newcomer for its Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards.

The province is looking for people who have enriched Alberta through volunteer activities, leadership, innovation in business, achievements in their academic or professional field, or by creating more welcoming and inclusive communities.

Award categories recognize the accomplishments of youth, women, seniors, entrepreneurs, academics, professionals and community builders. Up to two nominees may be awarded in each category.

“Alberta is stronger because of the many immigrants who add to the social, economic and cultural fabric of our province. Newcomers bring new ideas, skills and talents,” says Muhammad Yaseen, Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

“They fill labour shortages, start their own businesses and take active roles in their neighbourhoods, schools and workplaces. It is important that we take the time to honour these remarkable individuals.”

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Submissions will be assessed based on criteria such as the nominee’s overall contribution, how their actions fulfilled a need and impacted others, and how they demonstrated leadership and originality when problem solving, the province says.

Nominations are being accepted through an online portal through July 31.

To be eligible, nominees must:

o be an individual (not a group or organization)

o have not received a similar Government of Alberta award

o have been born outside Canada (but can have lived in Canada for many years)

o be a permanent resident or Canadian citizen

o have no criminal conviction for which a pardon has not been received

o not be an elected official

o reside in Alberta at the time of nomination

o have contributed to Alberta

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