NOMINATION DEADLINE: April 20, 2020
The BC Child and Youth in Care Awards recognize the amazing achievements of children and youth in and from care from across the province.
The BC Child and Youth in Care Awards recognize the amazing achievements of children and youth in and from care from across the province.
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Who Can Be Nominated?
Nominations for the awards are being accepted for children and youth aged 6 to 24 years old. |
Who Can Nominate a Young Person?
Award candidates may be nominated by MCFD staff, Delegated Aboriginal Agency staff, community partners and groups, foster parents, peers and individuals. |
New Awards Nomination Process
This year the awards have been changed so that all children and youth who are nominated will be equally recognized. We have removed age categories, award categories and a selection process. We now have a recognition process that is strengths-based and honours and recognizes the achievements of individual youth regardless of what that looks like.
All nominators are being asked to answer one question in 100-250 words (in addition to providing some basic information). Check out some examples of strengths-based nominations in the application package!
This year the awards have been changed so that all children and youth who are nominated will be equally recognized. We have removed age categories, award categories and a selection process. We now have a recognition process that is strengths-based and honours and recognizes the achievements of individual youth regardless of what that looks like.
All nominators are being asked to answer one question in 100-250 words (in addition to providing some basic information). Check out some examples of strengths-based nominations in the application package!
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Be sure to download the pdf form before filling it in!
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Frequently Asked Questions
CAN NOMINATORS SUBMIT MULTIPLE NOMINATIONS?
A: Yes!
ARE PEER NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED? IF SO, CAN AN ADULT HELP TO COMPLETE THE FORM?
A: Yes! We absolutely encourage peers to nominate each other.
Are nominators required to inform the youth they are submitting their name?
A: Yes, please inform the child, youth or young adult who you are nominating. This is a great opportunity to build your relationship with the nominee and to recognize their awesomeness!
What is the prize?
A: All nominated youth will be recognized with
- a card
- a certificate signed by Minister and Deputy Minister of MCFD
- a copy of their nomination
- a gift card
What if I don’t know the young person’s social worker information?
A: You can send in the nomination form without the social worker information.
For additional information about the Awards, please email MCF.YAC@gov.bc.ca
