Lewis Perinbam Award in International Development: Honouring Canadians dedicated to improving life in communities across the globe
CALL FOR NOMINEES FOR YEAR 2007
The Board of Trustees of the Lewis Perinbam Award in International Development and the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) are pleased to announce the year 2007 competition for the Award. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, September 14, 2007. The winner will be announced in at the beginning of November and presented at the WUSC Annual Assembly in
The Award recognizes grassroots achievements in improving life in developing countries and expanding awareness of those countries among the Canadian public. The monetary value of the Award is $2,500. Its true value lies in bringing international development home to Canadians through highlighting the dedication and accomplishments of ordinary citizens.
The Award seeks to commend individuals who make volunteer contributions to international development rather than those who work in a paid professional capacity in this arena. However someone who works in the field but undertakes voluntary commitments over and above his or her employment would also be considered for the Award.
For further information see: www.wusc.ca <http://www.wusc.ca> or contact Holly Batten, Executive Assistant at Holly@wusc.ca.
Statistics: 18 awards have been granted since 1983. Laureates of the Award are described at www.wusc.ca\ <http://www.wusc.ca\>
One of Canada’s leading international development organizations, World University Service of Canada (WUSC), is a network of individuals and post-secondary institutions who believe that all peoples are entitled to the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to a more equitable world. Its mission is to foster human development and global understanding through education and training.
