The 2012 RBC Royal Bank Local Hero Award
Every Child Deserves Every Chance
Call For Nominations
RBC Royal Bank (RBC) invites you to submit nominations for the 2012 Royal Bank RBC Local Hero Award in Manitoba.
The Award
RBC is committed to improving the health and well-being of Canadian youth. In Canada, 1.2 million youths are affected by mental illness at any given time and 1 in 6 children and adolescents will suffer from a mental illness of sufficient severity to cause significant distress and impaired functioning. RBC has established the Local Hero Award to recognize a local hero in the community who makes a significant, measurable impact by helping children have a brighter future.
The RBC Royal Bank Local Hero Award is given annually to an individual or group who demonstrate a positive role model amongst children and youth helping them to overcome barriers, challenges and obstacles that may impact their mental health and well-being. Nominations will be judged by an independent panel of judges. All nominators and candidates will be notified in writing of the judge’s decision.
The award consists of a $5,000 donation to a federally registered charity of the recipient’s choice. It will be presented by RBC Royal Bank at the Volunteer Manitoba Volunteer Awards Dinner on April 17, 2012 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Funding is provided by the RBC Foundation.
Who Can Be Nominated?
Any resident, individual, group, community or corporate volunteers in Manitoba who act as positive role models amongst youth.
Candidates must have performed such a service on a volunteer basis only and not for compensation.
Judging Criteria
- Manitoba resident or group.
- They inspire others through their hard work, generosity of time and spirit of character on behalf of an organization or community event.
- Judges may give special consideration to nominations that result in a long term benefit and have significant community impact.
Submitting a Nomination
Attach supporting documentation describing the exceptional volunteer efforts and community leadership of the individual volunteer.
Please include the following information in a concise document (five pages or less):
- IDENTIFICATION of a need in the community.
- METHOD of which nominee addressed the need.
- ACTIVITY the nominee undertook.
- LEADERSHIP shown by nominee.
- PERSEVERANCE in facing any challenges or obstacles the nominee may have had to deal with.
- IMPACT of nominee’s efforts on individual person or group receiving help.
- SUMMARY of the essence of the nomination indicating why the nominee should receive the award.
Include any printed material such as letters, newspaper clippings and testimonials that directly relate to the volunteer activity the individual is being nominated for.