2022 Saskatchewan Literacy Awards of Merit

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The 2022 Saskatchewan Literacy Awards of Merit nominations are closed. Visit this site again in late 2022 for the 2023 nominations!

This is a photo of the medallion for the Saskatchewan Literacy Awards of Merit. The medallion has an image of a person and a book, with the words "Saskatchewan Literacy Award of Merit" around it in a circle. The bronze medallion is hung by a brass ring through an olive-coloured ribbon. There is a "Literacy" pin placed above it, all on a dark green framing matte.

Through the Saskatchewan Literacy Awards of Merit, the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan honours people, businesses, and organizations for their dedication and commitment to literacy and learning in our province. The awards recognize…

… adult literacy learners with exceptional commitment and progress in their learning journey;

… dedicated individuals and organizations who improve and enhance literacy and foundational skills in their communities;

… significant accomplishments in literacy services or professional activities, with outstanding initiative, collaboration, and leadership.

This year, the Awards Ceremony is Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Government House in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Awards Categories

Business Leadership in Literacy 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.

Cameco Literacy Learner Award and Bursary

Cameco 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

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 demonstrated 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

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

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

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

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.

This is a photo of Rebecca Duncan from Estevan, with her honourable mention from the Saskatchewan Literacy Awards of Merit. Rebecca is standing beside her nominator.The following year, the Youth Volunteer Services Award category was created in her honour.