Canadian Living Me to We Awards: Social Action

- Canadian Living Me to We Awards: Complete contest rules
- Canadian Living Me to We Awards main page

Nominees must meet the criteria outlined in each category (see below). To nominate someone you know, please answer the specific questions included in the category. Please enter your nomination in one category only. Make sure you include your nominee's name, address, home and business telephone numbers as well as your own name, address and home and business telephone numbers.

And please attach a picture of your nominee to your nominating e-mail; if possible, we would like a picture of your nominee engaged in the activity for which you are nominating them. TO ENTER BY MAIL: Send your entry to Me to We Award Canadian Living Magazine, P.O. BOX 7750, Station B, Toronto M2K 2Z9. Your entry must be postmarked no later than 5 p.m. EST, April 1, 2005. TO ENTER ONLINE: Click on the categories listed above to see the criteria for that category and submit your nomination. Your entry must be received by 5 p.m. EST, April 1, 2005.

SOCIAL ACTION
This category celebrates people who are attacking the root causes of a social, economic or political issue that affects the lives of Canadians to effect permanent change and better all our lives.

Nominees must meet the criteria outlined below. To nominate someone you know, please answer the specific questions included in the category. Please enter your nomination in one category only. Make sure you include your nominee's name, address, home and business telephone numbers as well as your own name, address and home and business telephone numbers.

And please attach a picture of your nominee to your nominating e-mail; if possible, we would like a picture of your nominee engaged in the activity for which you are nominating them. Your entry must be received by 5 p.m. EST, April 1, 2005.

YOUR NOMINEE
IN 100 WORDS OR LESS:
Briefly describe the personal history and background of the nominee.
List four personal traits that this nominee exhibits that make him/her a candidate for this award?

THE CHALLENGE
IN 50 WORDS OR LESS:
In what specific social, economic or political area did this person seek to effect permanent change?

THE SOLUTION
IN 100 WORDS OR LESS:
What specific actions has this person taken to drive change?

THE RESULT
IN 200 WORDS OR LESS:
Describe the effect of the initiative on Canadians.
What specific difference has this person made in the lives of Canadians?

To nominate in other categories:

In the Workplace
In the Community
Embracing Diversity
Youth in Action

Go the main Canadian Living Me to We Awards page

The five special Canadians chosen will each receive a cash donation made directly to the charity of their choice by Western Union, and a specially commissioned award. They will also be featured in the October 2005 issue of Canadian Living Magazine. The winners and a guest will be honoured at the Me to We Gala in October 2005 in Toronto. Out-of-Toronto winners and guests will be brought to Toronto and registered at a hotel as our guests.