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. Nominators must be either a member choir or an individual member in good standing with the Saskatchewan Choral Federation.
Nomination Procedure
Eligibility
Submission Guidelines
Nominations will be accepted from SCF Members in good standing and must include the following:
Nomination Deadline
The nomination deadline is annually on August 31st.
Selection Process
The Recognition Committee (a sub-committee of the Nominations Committee of the SCF Board of Directors) will select the award recipients from the list of candidates nominated each year.
Notification
The SCF will notify successful award recipients and all nominators of the status of their nominee.
Awards Presentation
Awards are announced at the Annual General Meeting held each fall. Presentation of the award will be arranged with the recipient to be held at a concert or event in their home community (wherever possible) to allow family and friends to join in celebrating and honouring the recipient.
Additional Information
The Saskatchewan Choral Federation will present a maximum of three Community Services Awards each year.
Submissions:
All submissions should be sent to the Saskatchewan Choral Federation, 1415-B Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R 2R8 or e-mailed to director@saskchoral.ca.
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 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 contributions to choral music in their community.
Nomination Deadline
The nomination deadline is annually on August 31st.
Selection Process
The Recognition Committee (a sub-committee of the Nominations Committee of the SCF Board of Directors) will select the award recipients from the list of candidates nominated each year.
Notification
The SCF will notify successful award recipients and all nominators of the status of their nominee.
Awards Presentation
Awards are announced at the Annual General Meeting held each fall. Presentation of the award will be arranged with the recipient to be held at a concert or event in their home community (wherever possible) to allow family and friends to join in celebrating and honouring the recipient.
Additional Information
The Saskatchewan Choral Federation will present a maximum of three Community Services Awards each year.
Submissions:
All submissions should be sent to the Saskatchewan Choral Federation, 1415-B Albert Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4R 2R8 or e-mailed to director@saskchoral.ca.
