The Minister’s Seniors Service Awards recognize Albertans who volunteer their time to make a difference in the lives of seniors. Individuals and organizations are eligible for the awards, which are presented at a special ceremony in June during Seniors’ Week.

Message from the Minister

Now in its 13th year, the Minister’s Seniors Service Awards have recognized more than 70 recipients. If you know an individual or organization you feel deserves an award, please submit a nomination by February 26, 2010.

2010 Minister’s Seniors Service Award Nominations:

• Nomination Form
• Poster
• Nominee Criteria
• Building a Successful Nomination
• Evaluation and Selection Process
• Checklist
• Deadline
• Submissions
• Questions?
• 2009 Award Recipients and Nominees
• Previous Award Recipients

Nominee Criteria

To be eligible for this award, the nominee must:

• Be an Alberta resident of any age or an Alberta organization
• Provide volunteer services directly to seniors in Alberta

Building a Successful Nomination

Service for Seniors
Submissions should highlight volunteer service directed towards helping seniors.

Letters of Support - Testimonials
One of the best ways to demonstrate the impact of the nominee’s work is to provide testimonials. Ask those who benefit from or are aware of the nominee’s work to provide letters of support.

Summary of Volunteer Activities
Be specific about the activities that the nominee has been involved in and the length of each activity (e.g. two months, 10 years). The best way to do this is by providing a separate summary of the nominee’s achievements.

Photographs
Nominations may include photographs and other supporting materials. Please note that these will become the property of Alberta Seniors and Community Supports and will not be returned.

Evaluation and Selection Process

Volunteer service is evaluated based on:

• Impact on seniors and community
• Need for the service provided
• Quality and diversity
• Originality

A Nomination Review Committee, appointed by the Minister of Seniors and Community Supports, reviews all nominations and forwards its recommendations to the Minister.  The Minister of Seniors and Community Supports selects the award recipients.

The awards will be presented in June 2010. Information about nominees and recipients will be released to the media and posted on this website.

Checklist

Is your nomination package complete? Please check the following:

• Does the nominee provide volunteer service for seniors?
• The nomination form is completed and legible?
• The nominee has signed Part C of the nomination form?
• At least two letters of support are attached (up to five letters)?
• A summary of all the nominee’s volunteer service for seniors is included?

Deadline

To be considered, a complete nomination package must be received by February 26, 2010.

Submissions

Forward complete nomination packages to:

By Mail:

By Courier Service:

Questions?

If you have questions or would like a nomination form to be mailed to you, please contact us.

2009 Award Recipients and Nominees

•  News Release
• 2009 Recipients
• Nominees
• Photos from the 2009 Minister's Seniors Service Awards

Previous Award Recipients

• 2008
• 2004
• 2000
• 2007
• 2003
• 1999
• 2006
• 2002
• 1998
• 2005
• 2001