Q: Can I nominate someone who is no longer living, in memory of his or her work?
A: No, awards are not given posthumously.
A: No, awards are not given posthumously.
Q: Can I nominate myself?
A: Only youth can nominate themselves in the Youth Scholarship award category.
A: Only youth can nominate themselves in the Youth Scholarship award category.
Q: Can I nominate someone who was nominated previously?
A: Yes, past nominees who did not receive an award are eligible to be nominated for the same award or in any other category.
A: Yes, past nominees who did not receive an award are eligible to be nominated for the same award or in any other category.
Q: Can I nominate someone in more than one category?
A: Yes, a person can be nominated in no more than two categories.
A: Yes, a person can be nominated in no more than two categories.
Q: Can I nominate someone who received an award in previous years?
A: Yes, past recipients are only eligible to be nominated in a different category than the award previously received.
A: Yes, past recipients are only eligible to be nominated in a different category than the award previously received.
Q: How do I determine the appropriate award category?
A: Awards are divided into eight distinct categories. Please review the award categories list and description before submitting your nomination.
A: Awards are divided into eight distinct categories. Please review the award categories list and description before submitting your nomination.
Q: What is the process of choosing award recipients?
A: After the nomination submission closes, an independent Selection Committee will review the nominations to determine finalists. All nominees must be willing to be screened and vetted in a formal interview process.
A: After the nomination submission closes, an independent Selection Committee will review the nominations to determine finalists. All nominees must be willing to be screened and vetted in a formal interview process.
Q: When will I be notified if my nominee is chosen as a finalist?
A: Finalists will be notified no later than mid-February.
A: Finalists will be notified no later than mid-February.
Q: When and where will the award recipients be recognized?
A: At the Award Gala on March 9, 2018 at the Westin Calgary. Recipients must be presents at the gala during the ceremony.
Please contact FaryalN@immigrantservicescalgary.ca for questions or concerns
A: At the Award Gala on March 9, 2018 at the Westin Calgary. Recipients must be presents at the gala during the ceremony.
Please contact FaryalN@immigrantservicescalgary.ca for questions or concerns