CWLC Achievement Awards

The CWLC has run an Achievement Awards program since 2000. These annual awards recognize the contributions of youth, individuals or groups in various sectors of the Canadian child protection system that have led to significant achievements towards the goals of child protection services in Canada. This awards program is the first of its kind to be presented on a national scale. The CWLC firmly believes that it is the remarkable dedication of the many staff, foster parents, researchers, advocates and youth, who make the difference for the children and families that we all serve.

The CWLC celebrated its 2011 Achievement Award winners at a reception on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Lord Elgin Hotel in Ottawa. Special guest of honour Her Excellency Sharon Johnston, spouse of Governor General of Canada David Johnston, delivered remarks about the importance of working together with youth to build a better nation.

The 2011 award winners are:

RBC Youth Achievement Award – Christopher Tait
Nominated by the Ministry of Children & Family Development Youth Engagement Team

Advocacy Award – Corey LaBerge
Nominated by: the Manitoba Office of the Children’s Advocate

Foster Parent Award – Kathy & Dan McAlpine
Nominated by: Bayfield Treatment Centre

Children’s Services Award – David Rivers & Patti Petrucka
Nominated by: the Ranch Ehrlo Society

Research and Program Excellence Award – Dr. Harriet MacMillan
Nominated by: the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University

Read the press release here

Click here to see photos of the event.

Know a deserving candidate?
CWLC begins accepting nominations for the next Achievement Awards in Fall 2012!