HONOUR 150 OVERVIEW Manitobans are known for their generosity and community spirit. In fact, our province has the 2nd highest rate of volunteerism in Canada. In commemoration of Manitoba’s 150th anniversary, it is fitting to celebrate Manitobans who are committed to giving back to and enriching the place we live, work, and play. The HONOUR 150 program aims to inspire future community engagement and leadership by recognizing individual Manitobans for their outstanding contributions to the well-being of their communities. The Manitoba 150 Host Committee will strike the MB150 Medal to honour 150 Manitobans from across the province who are quietly making a difference in their community. ELIGIBILITY Manitoba 150 is looking for people whose volunteer work goes unrecognized despite making an extraordinary difference in their community. The nominee must: ● Be a resident of Manitoba ● Have volunteered or otherwise contributed to the community in a significant way ● Not have been formally honoured by a major award in the past o e.g. Order of Canada, Order of Manitoba, Governor General’s Award You cannot nominate: ● Yourself ● Someone who is deceased ● An elected official currently in office Note: An individual cannot be nominated for achievements related to a current public appointment. 1 NOMINATE SOMEONE Submit a nomination form (available at www.manitoba150.com) with your nominee’s information including: ● A description of your nominee’s contribution to their community ● The impact of their contribution on the community ● What makes their actions outstanding – such as extraordinary circumstances, challenges faced by the nominee, or any applicable statistical or historical background ● Examples of the nominee’s ongoing leadership, dedication, and commitment ● Two or more signed testimonials from people (other than the nominator) who know and support the nominee’s achievements You may also include optional additional materials with your nominations such as publications or media stories. All nomination package components must be sent together and should be submitted via email to [email protected]. Partial or incomplete submission will not be accepted or reviewed. NOMINATION DEADLINE The deadline is January 31, 2020. If your nomination is received after the deadline, it will not be accepted. SELECTION PROCESS An independent HONOUR 150 advisory committee will review each nomination and select the candidates, ensuring they fit the criteria and are representative of the community regions within Manitoba. The Manitoba 150 Co-Chairs will be the advisory committee’s honorary chairs. Award recipients will be notified in writing and agree to standard publicity notification arranged by the Manitoba 150 Host Committee Inc. All nominations are confidential and application information will not be made public. MEDAL PRESENTATION AND DINNER The medals will be presented at a special ceremony in Winnipeg at the Manitoba Legislative Building on November 14, 2020. Following the medal presentation, the recipients and special guests will participate in the Santa Claus Parade and be treated to a gala dinner to celebrate their achievement. 2 .