Saskatchewan Literacy Awards of Merit

'As Long as the Sun Shines' Award

In Saskatchewan, we are all Treaty People. Literacy happens, in everyday life and through all ways of knowing, across the lands we share. This Award recognizes how we work together to advance literacy in ways that respect and honour our Treaty relationships and our connection to the lands around us. A literacy program, a person’s work or volunteering, an event, or an idea that reflects the spirit and intent of the Treaties is eligible for this Award.

 

Business Leadership in Literacy Award

This award commends a business or corporation in Saskatchewan for their significant support for literacy programs and participants.

Award selection is based on noteworthy involvement in literacy events, ongoing community partnerships, and philanthropy that encourages learners to enhance their literacy abilities.

Literacy Learner Award and Bursary

This award and $1000 bursary is for an individual with exceptional commitment to their personal literacy development. Award selection is based on demonstrated literacy and foundational skills growth that makes a significant impact on their life. Also, the award recognizes the learner’s leadership and commitment to community service.

Outstanding Literacy Project Award

This award honours a literacy project or program that makes a positive impact on learners and their community. Award selection is based on innovation, creativity, and vision in project design and delivery. Development process, community partnerships, participant engagement, outcomes, and overall project successes are also evaluated.

Professional Leadership in Literacy Award

This award recognizes the dedication of a leader, employee, or other professional who supports literacy advancement in their organization and community. Award selection is based on initiating learning activities, ensuring inclusive training environments, and other documented programs and achievements promoted through their leadership.

Volunteer Service Award

This award honours an individual who is committed to serving others and their community. Award selection is based on exceptional dedication to supporting literacy activities that were enhanced, or made possible, through the inspiration and help of this volunteer. Activities could include providing training, mentorship, program coordination, and tutoring services, among others.

Workplace Training Excellence Award

This award celebrates an organization that is dedicated to enhancing the foundational literacy skills of its employees. Award selection is based on training programs and activities the organization provides to promote leadership and foundational skills growth. Through these activities, employees have positive career opportunities and enhanced skills.

 

Youth Volunteer Service Award

This award is dedicated to young people under the age of 24 who have volunteered their time to support literacy in their community. Youth volunteers are recognized for being a role model for other young people, and who influence other young people to volunteer.

 

We created this award inspired by the dedication of Rebecca Duncan from Estevan who volunteered since the age of 11 as a program volunteer to inspire and assist other children in literacy programs, after participating in them herself.