FBCYICN – Federation of BC Youth in Care Network

Do you know an incredible youth in or from care, alumni of care or adult ally? Well, nominate them for an FBCYICN Achievement Award already!

Each year, FBCYICN gives out four awards to young people and adults who have contributed to the lives of youth in and from government care in B.C. FBCYICN seeks to acknowledge the achievements of adult allies, alumni from care, and youth in and from care who work to improve themselves or their community. These awards are given out at the February Steering Committee Meeting — next up, February 10 – 12, 2012.

Here are the four awards:

ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD — ALLY

This is awarded to a supportive adult who has gone above and beyond to support and/or improve the lives of young people in and from government care in BC.

OUTSTANDING ALUMNI MEMBER

This is awarded to an alumnus of the Federation of BC Youth in Care Networks (FBCYICN) who has demonstrated commitment and positively contributes to the Network.

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION — YOUTH AWARD

This is awarded to a young person who has made significant contributions to their community.

OUTSTANDING PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT — YOUTH

This is awarded to a young person who has overcome significant personal obstacles and has demonstrated commitment to self-improvement.

To nominate an individual for an award, fill out an application found below.

Applications are due by December 16, 2011 at 4:30pm.

For more information, please contact Sam Pothier, Youth in Care Program Manager at 1(800) 565 8055 ext 108 or email at sam_pothier@fbcyicn.ca

Nomination Forms:

ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD — ALLY: above-and-beyond-award_2012

OUTSTANDING ALUMNI MEMBER: outstanding-alumni-award_2012

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION — YOUTH AWARD: outstanding-contribution-youth-award_2012

OUTSTANDING PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT — YOUTH: outstanding-personal-achievement-award_2012