2013 Nominations
The Canadian Red Cross is a humanitarian organization born from the desire to help those in need. Our Mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.
Nominations for 2013 Humanitarian Awards
Do you know someone who is making a significant contribution through volunteer work, leadership in their community or philanthropy. Nominate them for a Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Award! The deadline for nominations is February 3rd, 2013. Submit a nomination.
Congratulations to our 2012 recipients of the Humanitarian and Young Humanitarian Awards in Atlantic Canada. Read biographies of recipients in each Atlantic province:
Proceeds from the fundraising dinners remain in their respective province to support local Canadian Red Cross programs and services including disaster management, violence and injury prevention, community health programs, and humanitarian issues awareness.
Humanitarian Award and Young Humanitarian Award Criteria:
The Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Award and Young Humanitarian Award have three objectives:
- To document and officially recognize the spirit of humanity in each atlantic province;
- To draw public attention to the full scope of humanitarian activity;
- To inspire individuals to pursue humanitarian goals.
The Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Award and Young Humanitarian Award are presented annually to individuals in Atlantic Canada who have demonstrated this spirit of humanity in a local, national or international capacity by:
- Promoting mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace among all peoples.
- Contributing to the alleviation of human suffering, protection of life, or the promotion of health.
- Educating the public on the meaning and importance of humanity and human dignity.
- Promoting the respect for the human being.
This criteria has been adapted from the principle of Humanity as stated in the seven Fundamental principles of the Red Cross movement.
