[BCMA] Apply now for the Governor General's History Award in Community Programming!

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

Have you been involved in an innovative local history project? Canada's History wants to hear from you!

Canada's History is accepting applications for the 2012 Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Community Programming. Two awards, English and French, will recognize projects that promote and encourage community engagement in local history.

Recipients will win a trip to Ottawa, where they will receive their award from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston during a once-in-a-lifetime ceremony at Rideau Hall. A cash prize of $2,500 is also awarded to be put towards their project.

Applications can be completed online at CanadasHistory.ca/Awards/Community-Programming<http://www.canadashistory.ca/Awards/Community-Programming.aspx>

You can also nominate a project by using the online nomination form<http://www.canadashistory.ca/Awards/Community-Programming/Nominate-Community-Project.aspx> (nominees will be contacted to complete the application).

The deadline for completed applications is August 14, 2012.

For more information, please contact Joanna Dawson at jdawson at CanadasHistory.ca

Joanna Dawson
Community Engagement Coordinator
Canada's History
Ph: 204-988-9300, ext 225
Bryce Hall, Main Floor, 515 Portage Ave, Winnipeg MB R3B 2E9
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