This award is presented to an individual in recognition of their exceptional community involvement within the Francophone community. The award is given annually by La Belle-Alliance ltée.

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EVALUATION CRITERIA:

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Impact:
Assess the effect of the volunteer’s engagement on the local or regional community and the positive influence it has had on the surrounding environment. Also consider the relevance and usefulness of the services provided by the volunteer.

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Determination:
Analyze the volunteer’s perseverance in their activities despite challenges and obstacles, as well as their ability to maintain commitment in the face of difficulties.

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Mobilization Capacity:
Examine the extent to which the volunteer has been able to mobilize human, material, and financial resources to carry out a project or fulfill an organization’s mission, and their ability to inspire engagement around their initiatives.

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Personal and Social Commitment:
Consider the consistency and regularity of the volunteer work, including the number of hours devoted each week, month, or year, and attendance in activities.

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Community Innovation:
Evaluate the volunteer’s innovative contributions, whether through the implementation of new activities, original maintenance of existing initiatives, or creation of new services addressing specific community needs.

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The candidate must:

• Reside in Prince Edward Island at the time of nomination.
   

• Volunteer in the Francophone community development sector within Zone 3 of the French Language School Board: Summerside, Miscouche, Kensington, Bedeque, Borden-Carleton, Kinkora, Malpeque, Slemon Park, Lot 16, and surrounding areas.
   

• Have devoted time and energy to improving the living conditions of Acadians and Francophones in the region.
   

• Have performed these activities or actions voluntarily*.
   

• Be at least 18 years old on April 1st.
   

• Focus on a person’s volunteer work in French, whether they are Francophone or not.
   

• Be nominated by an individual or an organization.

*There must be a distinction between work for which the candidate was paid and work performed voluntarily. Similarly, a distinction must be made between mandatory volunteer work carried out as part of a social reintegration program and other voluntary activities.

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The candidate must not:

• Volunteer in political or union organizations.
   

• Be employed by La Belle-Alliance ltée.
   

• Have received the Isabelle Gallant-Owen Tribute Award in the past five (5) years.