The Canada World Youth (CWY) Leadership Awards recognize the
outstanding achievements of young Canadians and youth from around the
world who are engaged in innovative initiatives that promote peace,
intercultural understanding, and community and international
Development.
Objective of the Awards
The main objective of the Leadership Awards is to honour the
leadership actions and innovative thinking of engaged young people from
Canada and around the world.
Through these prestigious Awards, CWY recognizes outstanding young
leaders’ involvement in transforming their communities. Their
initiatives should have a direct contribution to the achievement of the
United Nations Millennium Development Goals.
Social media and national and international youth networks working in
partnership with CWY will ensure global publicity for these Awards.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Awards, candidates must:
- Be nominated by a third party, no self nominations are accepted.
- Be 35 years of age or under as of December 31, 2011.
- Be a CWY alumnus, if applying for one of the alumni awards.
- Have exhibited leadership and innovation.
- Have demonstrated a commitment to creating change in their community.
- Have contributed to an initiative with measurable impact in the community.
- Be available to take part in presentations and public engagement activities in 2 to 3 Canadian cities in April-May 2012.
Three Awards
- Outstanding Canadian CWY Alumni Award*
- Outstanding Overseas CWY Alumni Award*
- Youth Innovation Award
A cash prize of $3,000 and a plaque of recognition will be awarded to
each of the three laureates. The prize is to be used to support the
cause or the project of a non-profit organization of the laureate’s
choice.
*Please note that our definition of Alumni includes youth who have taken part in any of the Canada World Youth programs.
Calendar
Launch of the Awards September 29, 2011
Nomination Deadline December 12, 2011
Selection of Laureates February 2012
Award Ceremony April-May 2012
Cross-Canada Public Engagement Presentations April-May 2012
Selection Process
Candidate nominations are reviewed by an independent jury
panel composed of leaders from the business community and civil
society, who have demonstrated a commitment to youth education and
leadership.
Members of the jury:
Gillian MacCormack
Geneviève Fortier
Brigitte Gascon
Devon LeClair
