Complex sentence: In 1968, he became involved in politics, being elected to Edmonton city council and winning the Vanier Award as one of Canada's "five most outstanding young men," for his work as a public relations officer and recreational director for the city.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1968, he became involved in politics, being elected to Edmonton City Council. He had won the Vanier Award as one of Canada's "Five Most Outstanding Young Men," for his work as a public relations officer and recreational director for the city.