Honours and awards

Alberta Agricultural Society Innovation Award – Recognizing agricultural societies for their innovation, resilience and commitment to their communities.

Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame – Recognizing exemplary agricultural leadership and accomplishment in the province.

Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Awards – Recognizing farm families who have continuously owned and actively operated the same land for 100 years or more.

Alberta Trades Hall of Fame – Recognizing Albertans who have made significant contributions to the success and growth of skilled trades and apprenticeship.

China-Alberta Award for Excellence in Chinese – Alberta Grade 12 students studying Chinese language and culture can apply for this award.

Age-friendly Alberta Recognition Award – Recognizing communities who have taken steps to become more age-friendly.

Inspiration Awards – Recognizing individuals, organizations or business for actions they take to end family violence, sexual violence, child abuse or bullying.

Minister's Awards of Excellence in Child Development – Recognizing early childhood professionals to honour their outstanding commitment to excellence in quality care for children.

Minister’s Seniors Service Awards – Recognizing individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations that make a difference in the lives of seniors and their communities.

Premier's Council Awards – Recognizing Albertans who help create inclusive, barrier-free communities for persons with disabilities.

Dr. Peter B. R. Allen Lifetime Achievement in Health Award – Recognizing Albertans who have made a lifetime of positive contributions to the health-care system and improved patient outcomes.

Dr. William Cochrane Health System Innovation Award – Nominate an Albertan whose innovation has transformed the health-care system and improved patient outcomes.

Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care Award – Recognizing innovation and success in the field of mental health and addiction care.

Alberta Agricultural Society Innovation Award – Recognizing agricultural societies for their innovation, resilience and commitment to their communities.

Innovation in Mental Health and Addictions Care Award – Recognizing innovation and success in the field of mental health and addiction care.

Minister’s Awards for Transportation Innovation – Recognizing individuals and organizations for their work in advancing transportation in Alberta.

Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Library Service – Recognizing excellence and innovation in public library service delivery.

Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame – Recognizing exemplary agricultural leadership and accomplishment in the province since 1951.

Alberta Newcomer Recognition Awards – Recognizing accomplishments of immigrants including youth, women, seniors, entrepreneurs, workers and community builders.

Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Public Library Service – Recognizing excellence and innovation in public library service delivery.

Minister’s awards for municipalities – Recognizing excellence in municipal governance and operations.

The Alberta Order of Excellence – Recognizing Albertans whose contributions have made an outstanding impact within the province, country or worldwide.

Sport, physical activity and recreation – Award programs – Recognizing extraordinary Albertan athletes, teams, coaches and officials.

Alberta Community Justice Awards – Recognizing individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to preventing crime in our communities.

Alberta Emergency Services Medal – Recognizing emergency services personnel who are involved in supporting emergency prevention, preparedness and response.

Emergency Management Exemplary Service Award – Recognizing exceptional service and achievement in the field of emergency management.

Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal – Recognizing exceptional service for full-time and volunteer members of Canada’s fire service.

Law enforcement recognition programs – Recognizing the valuable contribution police and peace officers make to the security, safety and well-being of Albertans.

Alberta Centennial Award – Recognizing outstanding Albertan students for service to their communities.

Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program – Recognizing everyday heroes who are helping to make life better in communities across the province.

Great Kids Award – Recognizing children and youth who inspire and change the lives of others, and help to build stronger communities.

Heritage Awards – Recognizing individuals, organizations, corporations, schools, municipalities, First Nation or Metis Settlement for their efforts to preserve Alberta's heritage.

Order of the Bighorn – Recognizing Albertans for their exceptional volunteer efforts towards fish, wildlife and habitat conservation.

Premier’s Citizenship Award – Recognizing students who have contributed to their communities through public service and volunteering.

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Awards – Recognizing outstanding young Albertans who demonstrate leadership and community service, or talent in performing and visual arts.

Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards – Recognizing youth, adult or senior volunteer who has contributed to the well-being of their community.