HOME ABOUT US OUR COMMUNITY INDIGENOUSYOUTH AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE SaskTel Indigenous Youth Awards of Excellence SHARE: Nominations are now closed. Thanks to everyone who participated! Check out our 2021 winners The SaskTel Indigenous Youth Awards of Excellence celebrate outstanding achievement in our young people. The Wicihitowin Foundation with our Title Sponsor SaskTel established the awards in 1997 with the support of the public, government, and private sector. The Wicihitowin Foundation was created to honour First Nations and Indigenous Veterans by nurturing Indigenous youth, preparing them to rise to the challenge of responsibility and leadership, and preparing them to excel as tomorrow’s leaders – “strong, brave and true”. Award categories The SaskTel Indigenous Youth Awards of Excellence recognize youth achievement in 5 categories. Please note: Individual nominations only accepted. No group nominations. Outstanding achievement This award recognizes a youth who: Lead a balanced lifestyle based on a foundation of strong cultural and spiritual values Show exceptional academic success Remain physically active Demonstrate leadership Inspire, support, and respect others with honour and dignity, education, or career goals Leadership This award honours a youth who: Inspires and motivates others through actions and solutions Demonstrates a positive attitude and respects diverse cultures Supports others Shows academic success Pursues education or career goal Education This award honours a youth who: Shows exceptional academic success Maintains a grade average of 80 percent or higher Demonstrates clear post-secondary education and career goals Shows leadership in extracurricular activities Community service This award recognizes a youth who: Shows concern for others in the community Generously gives their time and energy promoting the well being of others Achieves academic success Culture This award recognizes a youth who: Promotes Indigenous values and language in school and the community Champions all Indigenous traditional dance, song, and storytelling Nominate Process? Self-Nominate by filling out the nomination form Of First Nations, Metis, or Inuit ancestry Between 14 and 18 years of age by June 30, 2021 A resident of Saskatchewan and a registered student 2 references required and they will be contacted Able to demonstrate outstanding commitment and/or ability in one of the 5 award categories No group nominations will be accepted A completed nomination form that is on this website Nomination deadline: April 30th, 2021 An autobiography completed by the nominated individual that explains how they fit the criteria of the particular award category. This autobiography must include goals, objective SHOP CORPORATE SUPPORT OTHER LINKS Legal Privacy Support Contact © 2021 SaskTel and its licensors. All rights reserved. SASKTEL.NET SUPPORT CART LOG IN