About MYS:

Macdonald Youth Services presents an award annually to a member of the community who best demonstrates the values and virtues of Sir Hugh John Macdonald. In particular, the individual demonstrates the following:

• The values of respect and fairness towards youth: and,
• Practical assistance for youth (e.g., shelter, training, employment) to help youth develop life skills for better tomorrows.

The award will consist of a plaque and $500.00.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Recipients may reside anywhere in the world.
• Recipients must agree to be present at the MYS Annual General Meeting (or similar public gathering) to accept the award.
• Recipients may not be a current MYS staff member, foster parent or volunteer.

Procedure:

• An annual Call for Nominations will be made in August by the Executive Director. Deadline September 15.
• Current Board Members, staff members, volunteers and clients of MYS may nominate a recipient with supporting documentation to demonstrate that the individual meets the qualifications for the award.
• The nominations will be reviewed by the committee of five including: Executive Director, President of the Board, one staff person, one Board Member and one former Board or staff member.
• The award only will be presented in years in which a suitable individual is nominated.
• Decisions of the adjudication committee will be final.
• The award will be presented by a representative of the Board of Directors to the recipient at the Annual General Meeting, or similar public event.

• 2008: George Sigurdson
• 2005: Ulysses Desrochers