If you know an Exceptional Young Manitoban we encourage you to nominate them for one of the 2011 Future Leaders of Manitoba Awards!

PROFESSIONAL/BUSINESS AWARD

This award recognizes and honours a young Manitoban who is quickly making a name for himself/herself in the local business community, while, at the same time, also making a concerted effort to give back to the community. The winner will be a strong advocate of our great Province who promotes Manitoba and encourages others to stay or alternatively, come back home. Lawyers, doctors, skilled trades, teachers, nurses or anyone who is a young professional, passionate about our Province and gives back to the community, can be nominated in this category.

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

This award recognizes a young Manitoban who is focused on giving back to the community. The winner will be an active volunteer who donates their time in order to improve the livelihood of others. University students or people employed by the government or a non-profit organization who are heavily active in the community are best qualified for this award.

ARTS AWARD

This award recognizes and honours a young Manitoban who is active in the Arts Community and is an advocate of Manitoba. Artists, musicians, dancers or anyone involved in the Arts who is passionate about our Province and gives back to the local community can be nominated in this category.

STANDARD CRITERIA FOR ALL AWARDS

The following requirements must be met in order to be considered for an award:

• Nominees must be between the ages of 20 and 35 as of January 2011
• Nominees must either;

Reside in Manitoba, having lived in Province for a minimum of 4 (four) years as of January 2011;

OR

Reside in Manitoba, having returned to (or moved to) Manitoba prior to
January 2009