Important dates
The nomination period for the Community Justice Awards is now open. The nomination deadline for the 2024 awards is May 15.
Recognition
The Alberta Community Justice Awards recognizes individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to preventing crime in our communities.
The recipients have shown exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication to working and volunteering in community justice.
Eligibility
The following people can be nominated:
- individuals
- youth justice committees
- crime prevention organizations
- victim services groups
- restorative justice organizations
- police officers and services
Nominees must have made extraordinary contributions to community justice through their work or by volunteering in:
- crime prevention
- victim services
- youth justice committees
- restorative justice
Ineligible nominations
The following nominations are not accepted:
- police and peace officers nominated by a police service or fellow member (only individuals or organizations may nominate these officers)
- anyone who’s received the award in the past 3 years
- self-nominations and nominations from immediate family members
- nominations from a subordinate in an organization
- nominations from someone who would directly benefit from the nomination process or award
Nominee evaluation
The following criteria are also used to review nominees and choose recipients:
- emerging excellence – key involvement in an emerging community justice initiative that responds to local needs
- innovation – innovative and effective approaches towards addressing local community needs
- service enhancement – deliberate steps that have enhanced the services provided by a local organization
- partnerships and collaboration – effective partnerships with agencies and complimentary organizations within the community
- *new – enhancing justice – recognizes the individual(s)/organization(s) for outstanding achievement in the administration of justice
How to nominate
The nomination period for the Community Justice Awards is now open. The nomination deadline for the 2024 awards is noon on May 15.
Step 1. Complete the nomination form and gather supporting documents
Fill out the Alberta Community Justice Awards Nomination form.
Supporting documents
Include the following documents in your application package:
- at least 1 letter of support from relevant individuals and agencies
- related information such as news articles and previous awards, if available
Step 2. Submit the application package
Email your signed application package to: [email protected]
After you apply
You will receive confirmation your application was received.
Past award recipients
The 2023 Community Justice Awards were presented on March 31, 2023 at a ceremony co-hosted by the Taber Police Service and the Taber Community Action & Prevention Society.
Past Alberta Community Justice Award recipients
Contact
Connect with the Community and Stakeholder Engagement Team:
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Phone: 780-415-1819
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Fax: 780-988-7629
Email: [email protected]
Address:
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