June 9, 2000

 

City Calls for Cultural Harmony Awards Nominations

The City of Vancouver is now accepting nominations for the fifth annual Cultural Harmony Awards.

The awards recognize outstanding contributions by individuals and organizations in promoting cultural harmony and understanding among Vancouver’s diverse communities.

Eligible organizations include non-profit groups or service clubs, educational institutions, hospitals, government departments, unions, professional and trade associations, media organizations, public and private corporations. Nominees must live or work in the City of Vancouver.

An independent jury will choose winners in both the individual and organization categories based on achievement, scope, and impact of achievements, and the way they were accomplished.

The awards are sponsored by the City of Vancouver, The City Council’s Special Advisory Committee on Cultural Communities and the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.

Winners will be honoured with a tree planted in their name in the Park Board’s Cultural Harmony Grove on September 29, 2000. Recent winners include: Collingwood Neighbourhood House for its programs and commitment to cultural diversity and community harmony; Donna Marie Spencer for her dedication to culturally diverse dance, theatre and visual arts; and Carousel Theatre for its innovative programming addressing cultural diversity issues.

The deadline for nominations is July 28, 2000. Nominations forms are available at libraries, community centres, and neighbourhood houses, at the Equal Employment Opportunity office at City Hall, or on our Web site.

All nomination packages must include: a completed nomination form; a description of the nominee’s significant contributions or outstanding achievements; a one-page biography of the person nominated or a short profile of the organization; and two additional letters supporting the nominee’s candidacy

Completed nomination packages must be received by July 28, 2000 at:

Selection Jury-Cultural Harmony Award
c/o Equal Employment Opportunity Office
453 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5Y 1V4

 

For more information:

Rajpal Kohli Equal Employment Opportunity 873-7709

Baldwin Wong Social Planning 871-6637

 

 

(c) 2000 City of Vancouver