Saskatchewan Choral Federation
 
 

Community Service Award

This Award recognizes the contribution of an individual or group to the cultural life of Saskatchewan through involvement in the development of choral music in their community.   If you know of an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to choral music in Saskatchewan, please nominate them for the Community Service Award.

Nomination Procedure

Eligibility

  • Individuals or groups who have made a significant difference in the cultural landscape in Saskatchewan by developing choral music within their community or region may be nominated for this Award.
  • Nominees must presently reside in Saskatchewan.
  • No posthumous awards will be made.

Submission Guidelines

Nominations will be accepted from SCF Members in good standing and must include the following:

  • A completed nomination form.
  • A brief biography of the nominee (no more than 1 page).  The biography should include education, musical background (including singing or choral conducting), affiliation with agencies or groups, noteworthy achievements, hobbies and interests.
  • A description (no more than 3 pages) of the the reasons why you feel this person deserves to be recognized.
  • One letter of support (from a person other than the nominator) confirming the significance of the nominee's contribution to choral music in their community.
  • A cheque for $50 to cover administration and an Awards Banquet ticket for the award winner (cheques will be returned if the nominee is unsuccessful).

Nomination Deadline

The nomination deadline is September 1st.

Selection Process

The Recognition Committee of the SCF Board of Directors will select the award recipient from the list of candidates nominated each year.

Notification

The SCF will notify successful award recipient(s) and all nominators of the status of their nominee by September 15th.  The award recipient will be required to provide a high resolution photo (in .jpg format) by October 1st.

Awards Presentation

Awards are presented annually at the Awards Banquet at the Saskatchewan Music Conference in November.

Additional Information

The Saskatchewan Choral Federation will present a maximum of three awards each year. 

 

Award Recipients