For 27 years, the Indspire Awards have celebrated the significant contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada. The Awards are aligned with Indspire’s mandate to provide educational support and programs for future generations to succeed. They promote self-esteem and pride for Indigenous communities and provide outstanding role models for Indigenous youth. The national jury for the Indspire Awards is comprised of previous recipients, who represent a range of economic sectors, fields of endeavour, and regions across the country. Eligibility Requirements Nominate an Achiever Nominees must be individuals who: Any person may nominate an eligible individual for the Indspire Awards. Please complete the • are of First Nations, Inuit, or Métis heritage; nomination form and submit it and any • demonstrate outstanding achievement; accompanying support letters to: • are of any age (youth award nominees must be 27 years of age or under by Attn: Nominations nomination deadline); and Indspire Awards • are permanent Canadian residents or 555 Richmond Street West, Suite 1002 Canadian born. Toronto, ON M5V 3B1 Please note that nominations of deceased fax: 416.926.7554 persons will not be accepted.
[email protected] Nominations can also be submitted online at Nomination Categories: indspireawards.ca • Lifetime Achievement • Arts The nomination form should include a strong and • Business & Commerce clear argument as to why the nominee would merit • Culture, Heritage & an award in the chosen category. Spirituality • Education Deadline • Health The deadline to nominate individuals for the 2021 • Law & Justice Indspire Awards is July 19, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. • Public Service PT. • Sports • Youth - First Nations Application packages must be received by the • Youth - Inuit deadline date.