Nomination Process:

• For a Nominee to be considered, the Nomination Form must be completed in full and submitted with supporting documents outlining the Nominee’s achievements. Please ensure you include all volunteer activities of the Nominee;
• Eligibility and Criteria: Any Individual, Not-for-Profit or Organization may submit more than one nomination. An Individual, Not-for-Profit or Organization may nominate themselves;
• Political and public advocacy work are not eligible and will not be considered; and,
• It is the responsibility of the Nominator to inform the proposed Nominee of the submission. By submitting an entry you automatically grant Haldimand County the right to use any materials in the entry for editorial, analytical, promotional or any other purpose without additional permission or compensation.

Community Culture Award Criteria:

• The primary volunteer activity/event must have taken place in the past 18 months;

• A Recognition Night recipient from the previous year is not eligible to be nominated in this category;

• Political and public advocacy work are not eligible and will not be considered;

• This Award recognizes the promotion of a positive image for arts, heritage and culture in Haldimand County; and,

• This Award honours an Individual, Not-For-Profit or Organization who has made a significant contribution to Haldimand County's vibrant cultural landscape and recognizes outstanding achievement in any of the fields of literary, visual, media and/or performing arts. 

This Award will be presented to either:

A Not-for-Profit or an Organization:

• Demonstrating cultural excellence and inspiring others through an ongoing activity or a new project which has greatly enhanced, supported, celebrated or promoted Haldimand County's cultural vibrancy including programming, exhibitions, publications, etc.; or,

An Individual:

• Involved with an arts or heritage organization for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years;
• Contributing significant time and service without remuneration; and,
• Demonstrating cultural excellence and inspiring others through a new project which has greatly enhanced, supported, celebrated or promoted Haldimand County's cultural vibrancy including programming, exhibitions, publications etc.

Detailed Information / Submission Criteria:

• The Nominator must provide sufficient and specific details and documentation in support of the Nominee;
• A biography or profile of the Individual or Organization;
• Two letters of support; media releases or clippings; and/or, any relevant materials;
• Photographs illustrating the project (where applicable); press clippings; any other pertinent materials;
• Nominees (Individuals) must have volunteered with an arts, heritage or cultural organization for at least two (2) consecutive years;
• Nominees (Individuals) must not have received payment for their volunteer work nor have performed services as part of their regular business or professional duties; and,
• Employees of Haldimand County's Heritage & Culture Unit are not eligible to be nominated for initiatives within the Museums.

Initiatives should include some of--but are not limited to--the following criteria:

• Ingenuity and creativity;
• Diversity of audiences;
• Creation of volunteer opportunities and community participation;
• Promote tourism and economic benefit for Haldimand County; and,
• Encourage the development of partnerships within Haldimand County.

Nomination Must Include:

• All sections and questions completed in full;
• Extra pages if more space is required; and,
• Other supporting materials (e.g. publications, photos, media stories, video, etc.).

PLEASE NOTE NOMINATIONS WILL BE JUDGED AS PRESENTED.

Using the Award Criteria, please provide specific details when describing the Nominee. 

Focus on successful volunteer efforts, contributions and accomplishments.

For assistance call 905-318-5932, ext. 6370 or email: cdp@haldimandcounty.on.ca.

Remember to Include:

• Extra pages if more space is required; and,
• Other supporting materials (e.g. publications, photographs, media stories, video, etc.).