GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO AWARD NOMINATIONS
A) Lincoln M. Alexander Award, Nomination deadline is May 31
The Lincoln M. Alexander Award honours youth who have demonstrated
leadership in eliminating racial discrimination in Ontario. The award
was first given in 1993.
Three awards are given each year: two student awards and one community award.
Recipients receive a personalized certificate as well as a $5,000 cash award.
The award is named after the late Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, who
was the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, serving from 1985 – 1991.
He was the first member of a minority group to serve as a Lieutenant
Governor in any province in Canada.
Further info:
http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/citizenship/honours/lma.shtml
B) Senior Achievement Award, Application deadline is June 15
The Ontario Senior Achievement Award honours people who have made an
outstanding contribution to their community after age 65.
Seniors over 65 who qualify for this award may have contributed in
many different fields including arts, literature, community service,
voluntarism, education, environment, fitness and humanitarian.
Further info:
http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/citizenship/honours/saa.shtml