Must be a Métis Nation of Ontario woman citizen whose primary residence is in Ontario

 

Is 25 years of age or over as of August 1st in the year being nominated

 

Nominees can be nominated multiple years providing they have not previously received the award
No self nomination

 

A nominee can only receive the award once

 

Is NOT a paid MNO employee or a paid elected PCMNO representative

 

Is NOT an MNOWC current member

 

The nominee has made positive contributions through her Métis-specific VOLUNTEERISM:

• To improve the lives of MNO women and girls 

• To involve and engage with MNO women and girls

• To represent MNO women & girls in public community settings 

• Represents the Métis in her specified volunteer activities 

 

The nominee has demonstrated LEADERSHIP qualities within her Métis community: 

• She takes initiative to present and facilitate activities 

• She respectfully advocates for others, herself, and offers assistance as required 

• If she holds a position on her local MNO Council, she is active 

 

The nominee promotes and participates in her CULTURE: 

• She provides presentations of Métis workshops 

• She promotes and/or is active in a Métis way of life 

 

To receive an award, the nominee must agree to sign picture and story publication permission forms.
If nominee wishes to decline, she may voluntarily withdraw from award consideration.