Bold journeys, bright futures: Impact Awards

Newcomers to Canada who are employed in your workplace can be nominated for an Alberta provincial award.

Alberta is asking you to nominate a newcomer who has made a significant contribution to their community or workplace.

The recognition is for every significant aspect of their contributions, such as volunteering, artistic endeavours, or innovation and excellence in their job.

The Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards was created to celebrate the contributions and achievements of foreign-born Albertans, regardless of how long they have been here.

The accolade can be for immigrant youth, women, entrepreneurs, academics, artists, athletes, and professionals and community builders. Simply nominate someone for an Alberta Immigrant Impact Award, says the province.

“Immigrants play a vital role in Alberta’s growth and success. They support essential industries, drive innovation and contribute to their communities in countless ways – whether through business, science and technology, professional contributions, academia, arts, sports or volunteer efforts. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences make Alberta a richer, more dynamic place to live. It’s important to celebrate their contributions and the positive impact they have on our province,” says Muhammad Yaseen, Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism.

Nominations are open from April 15 until noon on June 18.

An event will be held this fall to recognize the recipients of the Alberta Immigrant Impact Awards.

You can nominate someone at Alberta.ca/ImmigrantImpactAwards.

Quick facts:

• The awards include eight categories: Arts and Sports, Career and Academics Contribution, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Immigrant Excellence, Inclusive Workplace, Small Community Enhancement, Immigrant Women’s Impact and Young Leader
• More than one recipient may be awarded in each category
• To be eligible, nominees must:
  • Be an individual (not a group or organization)
  • Have not received a similar Government of Alberta award
  • Have been born outside Canada (but can have lived in Canada for many years)
  • Be a permanent resident or Canadian citizen
  • Have no criminal conviction for which a pardon has not been received
  • Not be an elected official
  • Reside in Alberta at the time of nomination
  • Have contributed to the economic or social fabric of Alberta
  • Nominations must be submitted through an online portal