Advanced Education and Training

In Manitoba, the COF Literacy Award is presented annually and celebrates the achievements of adult literacy learners who demonstrated persistence, growth, and dedication to learning.

For more information, visit the Council of the Federation Literacy Award website.

An individual may be nominated if they:

• are an adult literacy learner in Manitoba;
• have participated in adult literacy programming within the past 18 months;
• live in Manitoba; and
• agree to be nominated.

Nominations may be submitted by:

• the learner themselves (self‐nomination);
• a peer (fellow learner, friend, or community member); or
• a literacy program or organization.

There are two nomination forms, available in English and French, depending on who is submitting the nomination.

Self & Peer Nomination Form – English (fillable PDF)
Self & Peer Nomination Form – French (fillable PDF)

Program / Organization Nomination Form – English (fillable PDF)
Program / Organization Nomination Form – French (fillable PDF)

Choose the form that best fits your situation. Both forms collect similar information but are structured slightly differently.

All nomination packages must include:

• a completed nomination form;
• written responses describing the learner’s experience and growth;
• one letter of support (maximum 500 words); and
• nominee consent.

Self and peer nominations include an “About Me” section written by the learner. Program or organization nominations include a one‐page profile written by the program.

The selection committee looks for clear examples of:

• engagement in learning;
• personal growth and confidence;
• progress toward learning, work, or life goals;
• leadership or community involvement, or strong self‐motivation in one‐to‐one learning; and
• why the nominee stands out.

Plain language, short sentences, and examples are encouraged.

All nominees must give consent to be nominated. This is required because nominee names may be published on the COF Literacy Award Manitoba webpage.

Consent is provided directly on the Self & Peer Nomination Form, or by attaching a signed consent form or email for program or organization nominations.

Email the completed nomination package to:

all@gov.mb.ca

Subject line: Nomination for COF Literacy Award Manitoba

Please submit all documents in a single email if possible.

The Manitoba recipient will be notified by Manitoba Adult Learning and Literacy in late Spring/early Summer. The Council of the Federation will officially announce all award recipients from across Canada in a news release typically scheduled for September 8 – International Literacy Day. The award will be presented to the Manitoba recipient in person at an event arranged in consultation with the recipient.

Please email all@gov.mb.ca; or

Call (204) 945‐8247 or 1‐800‐282‐8069