Each Calgary Award is given to an individual, group, organization, school, or corporation, depending on the criteria for each award. Only one recipient is selected for an award. In some circumstances, no recipient is selected. Individuals nominated for a Calgary Award must meet the following criteria:
Nominees must be residents of Calgary (permanent address in Calgary) for two years as of December 31, 2011, or reside within 10 km of the city's boundaries for two years as of December 31, 2011. In special circumstances, the selection committee may consider a nominee from outside the 10 km radius. 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.
Please note: Refer to each award section for eligibility criteria specific to each award.
For more information, please call 403-268-8881 or e-mail calgaryawards@calgary.ca
Nominations must be received by the City Clerk's Office by March 2, 2012.
The awards will be presented in the spring of 2012. The Calgary Awards Committee selects all award recipients and bases its decision entirely on the information provided in the nomination package.
You can mail, fax, hand-deliver, or e-mail your nomination package.
Mailing Address:
The Calgary Awards Program
City Clerk's Department (#8007),
The City of Calgary
P.O. Box 2100, Station M
Calgary AB T2P 2M5 |
Hand-Deliver:
The Calgary Awards Program
City Clerk's Reception, City Hall
1st Floor, 700 Macleod Trail SE |
Fax:
The Calgary Awards Program, 403-268-2362 |
E-mail:
calgaryawards@calgary.ca |
Nominations for The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize must be sent to the Writers Guild of Alberta.
The deadline for The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize is December 31, 2011.
