Yellowknife — October 5, 2022
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and the NWT Literacy Council are extending the nomination deadline for the annual NWT Ministerial Literacy Awards to November 30, 2022.
These awards honour the literacy achievements of youth and adult learners, exceptional educators, and organizations and businesses across the territory.
Up to eight ministerial literacy awards can be given each year. Ministerial Literacy Awards include:
- Youth Learner Literacy Award
- Adult Learner Literacy Award
- Youth Indigenous Language Champion Award
- Outstanding NWT Educator Award
- Outstanding Support for Literacy Development NWT Business Award
- Second Language Learner Award
- Supporting Literacy Through Technology Award
- Outstanding Non-Profit Support for Literacy/Language Development
To nominate someone for an award, fill out the nomination form and email it to nwtliteracy_awards@gov.nt.ca. You must include two email references and/or letters of support. Additional supporting material, such as photographs, audio-visuals, publications and products, are welcome but not necessary.
For media requests, please contact:
Briony Grabke
Manager, Public Affairs and Communications
Department of Education, Culture and Employment
Government of the Northwest Territories
867-767-9352 Ext. 71073