Somali Youth Recognition Awards
ABOUT THE AWARDS
Ø Be
of Somali Descent
Ø Be
a resident of the great
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
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
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.
q
Sports/ Athletics
Achievement Award q
Community Work
Achievement Award q
Leadership Award
Nominated for:
q
Academic
Achievement Award
INDIVIDUAL:
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NAME:
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ADDRESS:
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SCHOOL: ________________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT PERSON: ______________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: ____________________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL: __________________________________________________________________________________________
AGE: ________________________
II. NOMINATOR INFORMATION (self nominations are welcome)
NAME:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION:
______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT PERSON:
______________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: _____________________________________________________________________________________
FAX: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE DATE
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
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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.
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