The CRHNet “Canadian Disaster Risk Management Volunteer Award” is presented annually to nationally recognize exemplary volunteerism in the betterment of Canadian disaster risk management. This award is offered by the CRHNet membership to encourage disaster risk management volunteerism in Canada and to profile exceptional contributions either through direct volunteer work, volunteer initiatives, and/or voluntary programs.
Number of Awards: Each year up to three awards are offered, and recipients are announced at the annual fall CRHNet Symposium. Additionally, award winners are profiled in “HazNet”, CRHNet’s signature publication.
Eligibility: All persons or groups who volunteer their time to contribute to Canadian disaster risk management through practice, research, education and/or leadership are eligible for nomination. Similarly, volunteer initiatives or programs supporting Canadian disaster risk management are eligible for nomination. Nominators must be Canadian citizens.
The impact of the contribution(s).
Award Notification: While we thank all nominators for forwarding volunteers or volunteer initiatives for consideration, only successful nominations will be notified by April 7 of the award decision.
Award Acceptance: Awards must be accepted or declined by April 15 of the year in which the award is given.
Three letters of reference from individuals working in the field of disaster management (e.g. academics, educators, practitioners) supporting the contributions of the nominee(s) initiative or program.