The Scoop Lewry Award was donated by L.H. “Scoop” Lewry, long-time Mayor of Moose Jaw and SUMA President in 1956-57. This award, first presented in 1975, is dedicated to his memory. Scoop dedicated his career to improving his community with a kind and humanitarian spirit.
CRITERIA:
- The nominee must be an elected official, administrator, SUMA official, personnel in the Ministry of Government Relations, or personnel in First Nations and Metis Relations who has demonstrated a higher standard for public engagement.
- The nominee has made an outstanding contribution to the field of municipal politics thorugh the following:
- outstanding service in his/her local area
- outstanding service in the provincial context, especially in service to SUMA
- outstanding service in the national context (service to the Federation of Canadian Muncipalities, holding federal government office, etc.)
- volunteer work within the community
- improvement in the community through leadership, innovation, sustainability, etc.
- serving on numerous boards and committees
NOMINATING PROCESS:
Any SUMA member, the Convention Planning Commitee, or the SUMA Board of Directors may nominate an individual.
SELECTION COMMITEE:
The Convention Planning Commitee will review the nominations. If the commitee finds a successful candidate for the year, their selection is approved by the SUMA Board of Directors.
NUMBER OF AWARDS:
The Scoop Lewry Award can be presented to one succcesful candidate per year. However, it is not mandatory that the award be presented each year.
TYPE OF AWARD:
The successful candidate will receive the following:
- Name engraved on the Scoop Lewry trophy
- Framed certificate and pin
- Personalized presentation at the President's Banquet
- Invitation to the Special Guest and Award Recipient Reception before the President's Banquet
- Two complimentary tickets with reserved seating at the President's Banquet
- Biography and photo in the awards booklet
- Professional photo
- Free subscription to Municipal Voice
TIME OF AWARD:
The Scoop Lewry Award is presented at the President's Banquet at the SUMA Annual Convention.