The Minister of Justice - Community Safety Awards take place every 2 years. This award program recognizes Yukoners who promote community safety.
Eligibility
Nominees can be:
- individuals;
- RCMP members;
- youth;
- mentors;
- first responders; or
- community organizations.
Award categories
The selection committee chooses the category that suits the nominee best.
Lifetime contribution to community safety
Honours extraordinary contribution and commitment to community safety and crime prevention.
Yukon policing
An RCMP member or team that goes above and beyond the call of duty and makes their community is a safer place to live.
Mentor for Yukon youth
A person who demonstrates mentorship and commitment to youth in the Yukon.
Exceptional project or program
A project, program or initiative that enhances community safety.
Volunteer
Honours a volunteer who improves safety and wellness in their community.
Youth leadership
Recognizes a young person who demonstrates leadership and commitment to community safety and wellness.
First responder
Honours the community safety contributions of an individual or group of first responder(s).
Services to victims
Recognizes the work done by a practitioner, RCMP member, individual or group who provide support and services to victims.
Cultural Empowerment for Safety
Recognizes an individual who demonstrates leadership through Indigenous knowledge and traditions to enhance community well-being.
Leadership
Recognizes an individual who demonstrates leadership and commitment to community safety or wellness.
Nomination deadline
Nominations are currently closed.
Prepare the nomination
- Make sure you have the nominee’s:
- name;
- name of the organization (if applicable);
- address;
- phone number; and
- email address.
- Describe why the nominee or program’s contribution to community safety should be recognized.
- Do not assume that the panel will know anything about the nominee.
- Include any of the nominee’s attributes or accomplishments you think the selection committee should know about.
How to submit the nomination
- Read the Community Safety Award guidelines.
- Download the nomination form, or pick up a form in person, phone: 867-456-6758.
- Complete the nomination form.
- Submit the completed form.
Email: [email protected]
Mail:
Government of Yukon
Community Safety Awards, Public Safety & Investigations (J-10)
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6