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2013 YMCA Edmonton Peace Medals Nomination Criteria and Form The YMCA of Edmonton asks for your help to identify individuals or groups involved in peacemaking initiatives in local or international communities. Peacemaking initiatives can focus on values like equality, cultural diversity, tolerance, respect, and conflict resolution. These values can be upheld through collaboration, education, mentoring, or fundraising. We believe it is important to recognize and celebrate people dedicated to promoting peace in everyday life. The YMCA Peace Medallion and Youth Peace Medallion are intended to do just that! Do you know an individual or group who voluntarily contributes to peace building in your community or overseas? The call for nominations has now started for the adult and youth categories for local and international peace initiatives. Thank you for your help in nominating individuals or groups who demonstrate vision, creativity, and an extraordinary commitment to making our communities, country or world more peaceful and just. Please read the nomination criteria below before submitting your nomination form. 1. Nominees must reside within greater Edmonton and/or Grande Prairie, and have conducted their peace initiatives between October 2012 and October 2013. 2. Nominees in the Local categories should have conducted work that primarily impacted people locally. Nominees in the International categories should have conducted work that primarily impacted people overseas. Youth nominees should be aged 18 or younger. 3. Nominations will be judged solely on the information provided by the nominator. 4. The deadline for nominations is October 15, 2013. 5. Nominations can be submitted: o By mail, to Joleen Schmitt 7121 – 178 th St Edmonton, AB T5T 5T9 o By email, to jschmitt@edmonton.ymca.ca 6. For more information, please contact Joleen Schmitt 780-­‐930-­‐2304

2013 Peace Medals Nomination Form *Award category (select one) (* Denotes required field.) Local Peace Initiatives – Adult Local Peace Initiatives – Youth International Peace Initiatives -­‐ Adult International Peace Initiatives -­‐ Youth YMCA Staff / Volunteer -­‐ for peace initiatives done outside their work at YMCA Edmonton Nominee Information (To complete this form electronically; click in the gray areas to type.) Nominee name (individual or group): Group contact name (if applicable): Nominee address: * City: Province: Postal Code: * Day phone #: Evening phone #: Email: Nominator Information * Nominator name: Nominator group (if applicable): Address: City: Province: Postal Code: * Day phone #: Evening phone #: Email:

Descriptive Questions (If submitting a handwritten nomination, please attach your answers on aseparate sheet(s) of paper.)1. Provide a brief history of the organization or group (if applicable).2. Describe the work performed. What were the individual's/group's roles andresponsibilities?3. How has the peace initiative helped change people's lives?4. Does this initiative create a long-term, sustainable impact on individuals or thecommunity? Describe how.5. Explain any collaboration with other groups or individuals.Submit completed nominations:• By mail, to Joleen Schmitt 7121 – 178 th St Edmonton, Ab. T5T 5T9• By email, to jschmitt@edmonton.ymca.caAll nominations must be received by October 15, 2013.