Overview
The Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of Albertans born abroad. They honour individuals — youth, women, seniors, entrepreneurs, community builders and others — who have enriched the province through volunteer activities, leadership, innovation, business, or academic and professional achievements.
Nominees must have been born outside of Canada but now Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and currently living in Alberta. They can have resided in Canada for many years, or just a few.
Nominations are now closed.
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Career & Academics ContributionProfessional or academic excellence
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Entrepreneurial SpiritOwner of a small or medium-sized business who demonstrates leadership and innovation
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Inclusive WorkplacesCreating a diverse and inclusive workplace
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Newcomer ChampionSupporting newcomers to succeed
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Senior SpiritAn Albertan (65 years or older) who enriches their community
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Small Community EnhancementContributions to a rural community
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Student InspirationA young leader in Grade 12 or under
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Women's Newcomer ImpactA female leader in her community
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Young LeaderPeople ages 18 to 30 who have made a difference
Nominations will be reviewed by the Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards review committee. Recipients of the awards will be formally recognized at a ceremony to highlight and celebrate their achievements.
Award recipients may also be asked to participate in interviews, photographs and videos to share experiences and lessons learned from their work. To promote their outstanding achievements, brief biographies and photos of award recipients may be shared with the public and the media.
Awards decisions are at the discretion of the Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism.
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