Somali Youth Recognition Awards

 

 

 
                                                                                                                                               

 

 

 

 

 

ABOUT THE AWARDS

 

The Algonquin College Somali Student Association (ACSSA) has established the Somali Youth Recognition Awards to recognize the significant accomplishments and enduring contributions individual Somali youth are making to their community.   This will be the first annual awards ceremony.

 

ELIGIBILITY

 

Ø       Be of Somali Descent

Ø       Be a resident of the great Ottawa

Ø       Be between the ages of 14-19

 

 

Please be advised to the following:

 

·         To apply for an award, please follow the instructions carefully and fill in all the required information.

·         Make sure to refer to the specific award requirements when applying for an award category.

 

 

AWARD CATEGORY and REQUIREMENTS

  

 

 

The following are the Award categories.

 

 Academic Achievement

 

Nominees should have a history of outstanding academic achievement.  Ideal candidates should demonstrate a combination of the following criteria:

 

 

Senior Award

 

Must be a high school graduate

Must be over 19 years of age

 

Junior Award

 

Must be under 19 years of age

Must be enrolled as a full time, high school student in the Ottawa

                                                                                       

 

Ø       Recognizes students who have performed exceptionally well in their academic studies

Ø       Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 80% or A-

Ø       Achievements acknowledged by scholastic bodies (Ontario Mathematical Association, National Science Fair, etc.)

 

Athletic Achievement Award

 

       Nominees should have a history of outstanding achievement in sports and exceptional promise in future athletic                                                                                                                     distinction.

 

Ø       Outstanding athletic achievement through consistent performance of a sport or sports

Ø       Commitment to fairness, teamwork and integrity in competition.

Ø       Achievement that gained individual honor and distinction 

 

 

Community Contribution Award

 

        Nominees should possess an outstanding record of significant community involvement and service.  Ideal candidates should demonstrate a combination of the following criteria.

 

Ø       Significant role in enriching the lives of others over an extended period of time by exceptional service through a charitable organization or community group

Ø       Wide-ranging impact and scope

Ø       The majority of the contribution toward the community or school must be on a volunteer basis

 

 

                                                                                               

 Leadership Award

 

        Nominees should present evidence of outstanding leadership within the community or in their school.  Ideal candidates should demonstrate a combination of the following criteria.

 

Ø       Leadership skills that include initiative, dedication, integrity, acceptance of responsibility, team work and effectiveness

Ø       Commitment to affecting positive change in the Somali Canadian community and/or the Canadian community at-large

 

 

Algonquin College Somali Student Association

 
 

 


                                               

 

1.         Please read all the sections carefully before you start filling out this application form.

2.         Complete all the necessary sections and do not forget to SIGN the application form.

3.         Send all your relevant documents and completed application form to the address provided at the end of the application.

4.         Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in immediate disqualification.

5.         Failure to fill out appropriate sections or meet the appropriate requirements will result in the automatic disqualification of the application without notice.

6.         If you have any questions completing this application form, you can contact Girde Ali @ 882-1413

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominees can apply for more than one award, but no more than two awards.  Please check one or two from the choices below:  Note:  Nominees will not be selected for more than one award.

 

 

Nominated for:

 

q       Academic Achievement Award

q       Sports/ Athletics Achievement Award

q       Community Work Achievement Award

q       Leadership Award

 
 


       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I.  NOMINEE INFORMATION (use additional sheets if necessary)

 

INDIVIDUAL: ___________________________________________________________________________________

NAME: _________________________________________________________________________________________

                  ________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________________

SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: ______________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE: ____________________________________________________________________________________

EMAIL: __________________________________________________________________________________________

AGE: ________________________

 

 

II. NOMINATOR INFORMATION (self nominations are welcome)

 

NAME: __________________________________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION: ______________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT PERSON: ______________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: _____________________________________________________________________________________

FAX: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

EMAIL: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

 

           

SIGNATURE                                                                         DATE                                                            

 

III.          NOMINATION DOCUMENTATION

 

Please explain why this person should be selected for the Recognition Award.  Use additional paper and attach if necessary. Please type or print in English or Somali. If you have any problems or questions filling this form please call Girde Ali at (613 882-1413) or email jirdeali@gmail.com   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

All submissions must include a completed nomination form. Self-nominations are encouraged. The completed            nomination form and all supporting materials must be received no later than Friday May 19, 2006.  All nomination materials are to be submitted to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV.               AWARDS PRESENTATION

 

The 2006 Awards will be presented on Saturday June 3rd, 2006 at Jim Durrell Complex Walkley Arena. Ottawa

 

Award winners will be notified of the Award Panel’s decision no later than Friday May 19, 2006.

 

 

V.                  INQUIRIES

 

Questions about the award should be directed to 613-882-1413 or Additional information can be accessed at http://acssa.bravehost.com