BC Child and Youth in Care Awards
NOMINATION DEADLINE: APRIL 20, 2018
Now in its eighth year, BCCYICW is a time for everyone in communities across the province to stand in support and celebration of our province's incredible, diverse children and youth in and from government cares.
Celebrate the amazing children and youth in your life and in your communities by nominating them for one of the awards to be given out during BCCYICW June 4-10.
Visit Honouring BC Child and Youth in Care to submit your nomination.
Awards will be given out this year in age groups of 6-12, 13-18 and 19- 24 years of age.
There will be one recipient in each category for each age group. Please select one category per nomination unless you are nominating a Super Star!
NOMINATION DEADLINE: APRIL 20, 2018
Now in its eighth year, BCCYICW is a time for everyone in communities across the province to stand in support and celebration of our province's incredible, diverse children and youth in and from government cares.
Celebrate the amazing children and youth in your life and in your communities by nominating them for one of the awards to be given out during BCCYICW June 4-10.
Visit Honouring BC Child and Youth in Care to submit your nomination.
Awards will be given out this year in age groups of 6-12, 13-18 and 19- 24 years of age.
There will be one recipient in each category for each age group. Please select one category per nomination unless you are nominating a Super Star!
NOMINATION DEADLINE: APRIL 20, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Who Can Nominate a Young Person?
A: Award candidates may be nominated by MCFD staff, Delegated Aboriginal Agency staff, community partners and groups, foster parents, peers and individuals.
Q: When will nominator be advised who has been selected?
A: Nominators will be advised during the week of May 9.
Q: Can nominators submit multiple nominations?
A: Yes!
Q: Are peer nominations accepted? If so, can an adult help to complete the form?
A: Yes! We absolutely encourage peers to nominate each other.
Q: 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!
Q: What is the prize?
A: All nominees will receive a certificate to acknowledge their amazing contribution. Up to 6 young people in each age group will receive an award and gift.
Q: Who chooses the winners?
A: Winners will be chosen by a committee of youth and adults (internal and external to MCFD).
Q: How many awards are being given in total?
A: There will be at least 15 awards given. There may be three additional Super Star awards if nominations for that category are received.
If you require additional information about the awards please contact AJ.[email protected]
