Canadian Living Me to We Awards: Youth in Action

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

YOUTH IN ACTION
This category celebrates young people whose actions have created the change they want to see.

Nominees must meet the criteria outlined below for this category. 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 WORD OR LESS:
What specific need did he/she recognize?

THE SOLUTION
IN 100 WORDS OR LESS:
What specific actions has this person taken to change his/her surrounding environment in a positive way?

THE RESULT
IN 200 WORDS OR LESS:
Describe the effect of the initiative on Canadians?
What specific difference has he/she made in the everyday lives of Canadians?

To nominate in other categories:

In the Workplace
In the Community
Embracing Diversity
Social 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.