Description
The Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism commemorates the late Senator Yuzyk’s pioneering legacy in establishing multiculturalism as one of the fundamental characteristics of Canadian heritage and identity. The award recognizes individuals in communities across Canada who have made exceptional contributions to multiculturalism and diversity. It is given annually, for either Lifetime Achievement or Outstanding Achievement.
Eligibility
The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated ongoing dedication to the promotion of a strong multicultural society in Canada over a period of at least 10 years.
The Outstanding Achievement Award is given to an individual or a group that has made a significant contribution to Canadian multiculturalism for at least one year within the last five years.
Candidates are accepted by nomination only. To be eligible the candidate must:
- be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada;
- be 18 years of age or older;
- have demonstrated that his or her contributions to multiculturalism have played a significant role in his or her community;
- have demonstrated ongoing dedication to promoting a strong multicultural society in Canada over a period of at least 10 years, for the Lifetime Achievement Award;
- have made a significant contribution to Canadian multiculturalism for at least one year within the last five years, for the Outstanding Achievement Award;
- have demonstrated leadership, creativity, cooperation and hard work in advancing multiculturalism;
- have created effective partnerships with the public, private and voluntary sectors, local communities and/or governments; and
- have helped build bridges between communities and promoted intercultural understanding among, and equal opportunity for, all Canadians.
Prize
Award recipients receive a certificate signed by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, and are asked to nominate a registered not-for-profit Canadian organization or association to receive a grant of $20,000.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
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External Deadline |
Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism
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How to Apply
- All nomination packages must be sent by mail to the address below and postmarked by March 1st of the current year to be considered:
Paul Yuzyk Award for Multiculturalism
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
365 Laurier Avenue West, 19th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1L1
- Please also submit an OR-5 and a completed application to research.services@uoguelph.ca by the external deadline.
For More Information
More information can be found on the Paul Yuzyk Award Brochure or contact ailsakay@uoguelph.ca or prixpaulyuzykaward@cic.gc.ca.