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Instructions and Information on Nominating Someone Else

Step 1 - Submit a nomination

  • Click the Continue button below and select I I am nominating someone else on the next page.
  • You will be required to provide contact information for yourself (nominator) and the nominee.
  • You may select up to 2 award categories (unless the nominee is between the ages of 14-24 – in this case the nomination will go towards the Youth Achievement category).
  • You will be required to tell us a little about the nominee’s story and why this individual deserves an Immigrants of Distinction Award. Think of this as an endorsement – it can be brief or detailed, based on the story you wish to tell the Selection Committee.
  • Nominations by family members must be endorsed with a letter of support from a neutral party such as a supervisor, esteemed colleague, professor or teacher, etc.
  • Once you have completed the form, click the Continue button and then be sure to review your submission and click the Submit button to finalize your nomination.

    *If you do not see a thank you page your submission may not have gone through – please contact stephanieb@immigrantservicescalgary.ca if you are concerned that the submission did not go through.

Step 2 – Request for completed nomination package

  • An email will be sent to the nominee to request additional information. A complete nomination package must include a resume or CV detailing the nominee’s career and education.
  • Based on the award category, the nominee may be required to enter specific detail about work history or achievements into the form.
  • Nominees may upload supporting documents to enhance the nomination package. These may be photos, articles, testimonials or other materials that demonstrate their achievements.

Previous Year Nominations

Completed submission packages will be kept on file and may be reconsidered, at the sole discretion of this year's Selection Committee, for up to 2 years. If you submitted a nomination for the 2020 IDA, we encourage you to resubmit the nomination by clicking the 'continue' button below, to ensure that the nomination is considered for the 2021 IDA and especially if a nominee's circumstances change - eg. additional awards received or volunteer contributions made.


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