Public Interest Award

Public Interest Alberta would like to say thank you to all of the advocates who make the public good their priority. Facing the political obstacles in this province makes a tough job for any citizen. We can't do our work without your work, so every year Public Interest Alberta recognizes two citizens or organizations for their work in the public interest.

PURPOSE:
The PIA Public Interest Award has been created in order to give public recognition to those making important contributions in promoting the public interest in Alberta.

CRITERIA:
The award will be given to up to two individuals and/or organizations making an exemplary contribution in one or more of the following ways:

• effectively drawing public attention to the importance of preserving and enhancing an element of public services, public institutions, public spaces, the public good or the public interest

• mobilizing support in one or more of the above areas

• promoting effective cooperation among individuals and organizations in one or more of the above areas

• working to strengthen Alberta’s public sphere and public interest in any other effective manner.

PROCEDURES:
The Board of Public Interest Alberta will make the selection(s) and the award(s) will be presented at PIA’s Eight Annual General Meeting on June 2, 2012. The successful nominee(s) will be advised prior to the AGM to ensure their availability to accept the award.

Nominators are required to complete the attached form and submit to the PIA office no later than May 11, 2012.  Nomination forms can be downloaded here.

NOMINATION DOCUMENTS:
Along with this form, nominators should submit the following:

• A brief biography or history of the nominee (one page maximum)

• A description of the nominee’s achievements, and their importance in promoting the public interest in Alberta

• Letter(s) of support

• Other information helpful in supporting the nomination

The complete nomination should be delivered, mailed or faxed by May 11, 2012 to:

Past Award Recipients

2011
John and Carol Wodak
Keith Wiley
See the media advisory for details

2010
Dorothy McKenna & Womanspace Resource Centre
Whitemud Citizens for Public Health

2009
Noel & Lynda Somerville
Families Who Care

2008
Neil Reimer, ACA
Vibrant Communities Calgary

2007
Brian Staples, SALT
Jackie Flanagan, Alberta Views Magazine

2006
Betty Mardiros
Lynda & Ron Jonson, Seniors I Care