Nominations for UCC Taras Shevchenko Medal

Winnipeg – May 8, 2013 – The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) had announced its call for nominations for qualified individuals for the Taras Shevchenko Medal on February 22, 2013.

The Board of Directors of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress will be considering applications at its September 2013 meeting. Only those applications received by June 30, 2013 shall be considered for award at the Triennial Congress.

“The Shevchenko Medal is the highest form of recognition that can be granted by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. It recognizes individuals of Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian descent for their outstanding national contribution towards the development of the Ukrainian Canadian community,” stated UCC National President Paul Grod. “The Shevchenko Medals will be awarded at the UCC’s XXIV Triennial Congress being held from November 8-10, 2013, in Toronto.”

“The Shevchenko Medal recognizes outstanding achievement in community development, culture and the arts, education and sport, and is measured by the recipient’s level of excellence and initiative, their sustained body of work, peer recognition and the recipient’s impact both within and outside the Ukrainian Canadian community,” stated Mike Hantzsch, Chair of the UCC Awards & Recognition Committee.

For additional information, please visit: www.ucc.ca/awards/shevchenko-medal-award/process-and-criteria/

Applications are available on the UCC website at: www.ucc.ca/awards/shevchenko-medal-award/application-form/

Inquiries regarding the Shevchenko Medal can be directed to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress at (204) 942-4627 or via email ucc@ucc.ca.