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September 17
YMCA of Greater Saint John Peace Awards

​In Celebration of Peace week Nov.15th-22nd , the YMCA of Greater Saint John are seeking nominations for thier Peace Medal and Youth Peace Certificate.

 Peace Medal Selection Criteria
To be chosen as a recipient of the YMCA Canada Peace Medal the person or group nominated should meet as many of the following criteria as possible.
1. The actions of the nominee as a ‘Peace Maker’ have motivated the local community and encouraged others to take action.
2. The actions of the nominee have shown the possibilities for peaceful solutions to ‘violent’ situations, through speech, actions and as a role model.
3. The nominee has demonstrated ways to live in peace – even with those who differ from us, understanding diversity.
4. The nominee works for justice and harmonious development in positive ways.
5. The nominee has not sought out public recognition for the work they do.
6. The nominee promotes peace at any of these various levels:
a. The Family
b. The Community
c. Nationally
d. Globally
 
 Youth Peace Certificate Selection Criteria
To be chosen as a recipient of the Saint John Y Youth Peace Award the person or group nominated should meet as many of the following criteria as possible.
1. The actions of the nominee as a ‘Peace Maker’ have motivated the local community and encouraged other youth to take action.
2. The actions of the nominee have shown the possibilities for peaceful solutions to ‘violent’ situations, through speech, actions and as a role model for all youth.
3. The nominee has demonstrated ways to live in peace – even with those who differ from us, understanding diversity.
4. The nominee works for justice and harmonious development in positive ways.
5. The nominee has not sought out public recognition for the work they do.
6. The nominee promotes peace at any of these various levels:
a. The Family
b. The Community
c. Nationally
d. Globally
 
For a nomination form please contact the Saint John YMCA 506-634-4937
Nominations must be received by Monday, October 3rd, 2014.
Youth Peace Award Nomination 2014
YMCA of Greater Saint John
130 Broadview Avenue
Saint John, NB E2L 5C5
Email: e.macdonald@saintjohny.com
Fax: (506) 634-0783
 
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