AMHERST, N.S. - The YMCA of Cumberland is seeking nominations for the Peace Medal.
Each year, YMCAs across Canada celebrate acts of peace by recognizing individuals and groups who, without any special resources, status, wealth or position, have demonstrated a commitment to building peace within their community or communities elsewhere in the world.
During YMCA Peace Week, which will take place from Nov. 17 to 24, local peacemakers will receive special recognition and a medal at Peace Medal ceremonies across Canada.
Peacemakers are selected through a nomination process.
Nominations should focus on activities that have taken place within the last two years.
YMCA staff members are not eligible for nomination.
Professionals who are paid to do peacemaking work are not eligible for nomination.
Self-nominations will not be considered.
Peace Medal recipients should demonstrate the values of PEACE: including participation – getting involved and encouraging others to get involved in community-building activities; empathy – listening and understanding diverse perspectives to create a sense of belonging for ; advocacy – making the case for positive change in the community;community – building and strengthening community connections and capacity and empowerment – inspiring others to foster peace and helping them gain the skills and tools to succeed.
The nomination deadline is Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. Nominations can be sent to YMCA of Cumberland, Jeff MacNeil, 92 Church St., Amherst, N.S. B4H 4A1 or email at [email protected] .
