Nice Neighbour Recognition
Active and involved community members are the foundation for a strong and health community. Frequently, many people participate in their communities in a variety of positive ways. Community Response to Urban Disorder (CRUD) intends to celebrate their efforts through the Nice Neighbour Recognition Awards. The purpose of this program is to recognize the wonderful and often over looked day-to-day contributions residents make in their neighbourhood. Starting in January 2010, every month a community member who has helped their neighbours or contributed to their neighbourhood in a special way (large or small) will be personally acknowledged for their efforts. The Nice Neighbour Recognition Awards commend individual contributions that make our community a happy, healthy place to live.
Do your neighbours shovel your walks, rake leaves, or help with the garden? Do they contribute with the community league or give their time to help build a welcoming community? How do your neighbours make your life better? Nominate them for this month’s award, so they can receive recognition for their part in making our community better. The Nice Neighbour Recognition Award recognizes extra efforts by community members, as well as encourages residents to take that extra step, lend a hand, and help their neighbours with something small.
Awards Recipients:
Eligibility Criteria:
Nominees must live in the area between Yellowhead Trail and 111 Avenue, and between Wayne Gretzky Drive and 107 Street.
Nominees must contribute to the wellbeing of their community by helping neighbours in some way large or small.
Judging Criteria:
CRUD is looking for people who go above and beyond what one might expect from a neighbour.
· Identify what exemplary neighbourly behaviours inspire others in the community.
· Do they engage other community members in any positive way?
· How are they involved?
· Do they provide leadership and encourage other community members to participate?
· How long have they been active in making the community better?
· Clearly explain in detail the nominees tangible actions and results.
Prizes:
The Nice Neighbour Recognition Award recipients will receive a certificate along with public recognition for their contribution to the community. They will also receive a wonderful assortment of gifts donated by local community businesses. In addition, award recipients will be invited to CRUD’s Year End Banquet to enjoy a fine meal with some neighbourly company.
Nomination:
Do you have a neighbour that helps out around your house? Do they assist in building a strong community? What do they do to make you feel like part of a larger community? Maybe it’s you, or someone you know that makes an extra contribution to neighbours and community. Submit a nomination and let others be encouraged by what you or your neighbour does every day.
Nominations are accepted via e-mail at info@crudedmonton.org
Or dropped off at the Avenue Initiative Revitalization office, 8904-118 Avenue
Please provide the nominees:
Name
Address
Phone number (if known)
Please provide:
Your name and contact information (so we can confirm receipt of nomination).
A detail description (no more than one page) of the nominee’s nice neighbour actions or activities.
Nominations are accepted on a continual basis throughout the year.