Ron Wiebe

National Ron Wiebe Restorative Justice Award

2010 NOMINATION PACKAGE

The Correctional Service of Canada's Restorative Justice Division is pleased to announce that it is accepting nominations for the 2010 National Ron Wiebe Restorative Justice Award. This award was established in honour of the late Ron Wiebe, former CSC Warden, for his outstanding commitment and leadership in the field of restorative justice.

The award is open to all Canadians and is presented annually to an individual or group who meet the following criteria:

1. Models restorative justice principles in the service of justice and peace; and
2. Demonstrates, through their work or lifestyle, ways of transforming human relations by enabling and promoting communication and healing between people in conflict, be they victims, offenders, colleagues, families or neighbours.

The 2010 recipient will be announced at the National Restorative Justice Symposium Banquet during Restorative Justice Week, November 14-21, 2010.

Closing date for submission of nominations: June 19, 2010.

YOUR NOMINATION PACKAGE MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:

1. The Nomination Application HTML | PDF | Online Application

2. A nomination overview that includes (no more than two (2) pages doubled-spaced): specific information about the individual or group being nominated detailing how their work or efforts demonstrate restorative justice in action. The overview should clearly outline how the nominee meets the above-stated criteria.

3. Three (3) letters of support that convey the nominee's achievements as they relate to the award criteria. Please note that the letters of support should not come from nominee(s) or their family members. Through the use of examples, consideration should be given to how the individual or group has:

• demonstrated their understanding and commitment to the values of restorative justice;
• advanced the principles of restorative justice;
• made a difference in the lives of other individuals and/or the community at large;
• promoted communication and healing in their program, service or community work; and/or
• utilized inclusive and collaborative processes in their work.

4. A biography (no more than one (1) page double-spaced) to provide general background information about the nominee.

5. A photo of the nominee (Please note: photos will not be shown to the selection committee; however a photo is required and will be used at the Ron Wiebe Award Ceremony to present the nominees).

PLEASE FORWARD THE NOMINATION PACKAGE, BY JUNE 19, 2010, TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

Correctional Service of Canada
Restorative Justice Division
340 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0P9
Attention: Manon Buck, Project Officer

or via:
Fax: (613) 943-2171
Email: nominationronwiebe@csc.gc.ca

If you do not receive a confirmation phone call within one week from your application submission, please call (613) 947-7309, or email at nominationronwiebe@csc.gc.ca

For further information on the Award, please contact: Manon Buck at (613) 992-8390 or nominationronwiebe@csc.gc.ca