Life membership

  1. This award may be granted each year to one individual who has, over an extended period of time, made exceptional contributions to the Social Studies Council and to the practice of social studies in Alberta.
  2. Nominations must be accompanied by a written testimonial.
  3. Nominations must be signed by at least ten active members of the council.
  4. Nominations shall be considered by the council board at the Spring Executive meeting. If more than one nomination has been received, the voting members of the council board shall vote to select one nominee. A simple majority carries the decision.
  5. The life membership shall be a framed certificate and shall be accompanied by a gift of Canadian art having a maximum value of $300.00.
  6. The life membership shall be presented at the next conference.
  7. The life membership recipient shall be entitled to one evening of accommodation and two complimentary banquet tickets at the annual conference.

Nomination form available here

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