01/07/2024
2024 BLACK HISTORY OTTAWA COMMUNITY BUILDER AWARDS - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
As we continue marking the U.N. Decade of People of African Descent (2015-2024), we invite you to help us publicly recognize Black residents of Ottawa, who are making a significant contribution to this city. Do you know a person, group, or program working to build a better Ottawa through community engagement, volunteer work, philanthropy, community outreach, mentoring and nurturing of children and youth, advocacy, elder support, and advocacy, community safety, or crime prevention? Now is the time to nominate them for the 2024 Black History Ottawa Community Builder Award.
Who is eligible?
You may nominate any individual of African descent (African, Caribbean, or Black), or an organization which you feel has made an outstanding contribution to improving the quality of life for the people of Ottawa. He/she/they must also be residents or located in the Ottawa region.
Previous winners represent people from all walks of life: volunteers, police officers, city staff, students, community leaders, religious leaders, teachers, student organizations, and educational institutions. They all have one thing in common: they are passionate about making Ottawa a great place to live in. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Award categories
The program has two award categories. When submitting your nomination, you do not need to specify which award you are recommending. Black History Ottawa will select the appropriate award category. The categories are:
Community Leadership
Each nominee in this category must be:
- at least 18 years of age;
- an active leader in his/her community;
- made a positive difference in such areas as community building, human rights, multiculturalism.
- have a minimum of five years' experience as a volunteer, community activist or advocate;
- made exemplary contribution through unique programs or initiatives benefiting his/her neighborhood or community.
Organizations being nominated must be not-for-profit, based in Ottawa, and engaged in volunteer, philanthropic, advocacy, or similar activities or programs that benefit the residents of Ottawa.
Youth Leadership
Candidates for this category must:
- be between 13 and 25 years of age.
- enrolled full or part-time in high school, college, or university.
- be a positive role model as a volunteer, school leader, or community
advocate.
- make an exemplary contribution through unique programs or initiatives benefiting his/her school, neighborhood or community.
Selection of award winners
Nominations will be reviewed and winners selected by the Board of Directors of Black History Ottawa.
Nomination procedures
To nominate an individual, group, or program, please provide the following information:
– Your name
– Your e-mail address
– Your phone number
– Name of the candidate(s)
– Candidate’s e-mail
– Candidate’s phone number
– Your relationship with candidate or organization (friend, family member, member of organization, etc.)
– A summary listing of the candidate’s or organization's community activities and accomplishments and previous awards (if applicable), plus other relevant information. Maximum 700 words, please. Use an attachment if necessary.
Deadline for applications: 16 January 2024
Please note:
Self-nominations will not be accepted.
Nominations with incomplete information will not be considered.
Nominations received after the 16 January 2024 deadline will not be considered.
Email the above information to Black History Ottawa at: [email protected].
Who we are
· Registered Canadian charitable organization
· Recipient of the 2009 Community Partner award from the Children’s Aid Society of Ottawa
· Member of Council of Heritage Organizations in Ottawa
What we do
· Celebrate the contributions of people of African descent to the Canadian mosaic;
· Support local community leaders, artists, designers, writers, and innovators;
· Organize child and youth-centered mentorship and leadership programs;
· Organize community-centered activities.
As a non-profit organization, Black History Ottawa depends entirely on membership fees, donations, and grants to carry out its work.
Black History, a legacy worth preserving!
Black History Ottawa
P.O. Box 81081
111 Albert Street, Suite 108
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A5
[email protected]
www.blackhistoryottawa..org
Charity Business Number: 85368 6962 RR0001
