Events

Scoop Lewry Award Nomination

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 through 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 Committee, or the SUMA Board of Directors may nominate an individual.

SELECTION COMMITEE:

The Convention Planning Committee 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 Gala
Invitation to the Special Guest and Award Recipient Reception before the President's Gala
Two complimentary tickets with reserved seating at the President's Gala
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 Gala at the SUMA Annual Convention.

Complete award nominations are to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Monday January 6, 2025. No late submissions will be accepted.

Nominee Information

Last Name of Nominee *

First Name of Nominee *

Work Title of Nominee *

Years of Service (as of April 2025) *

Municipality Information

Name of Municipality *

Administration Contact for Municipality *

Street Address of Municipality *

City *

Province *

Postal Code *

Municipality Telephone (000-000-0000) *

Municipality Email Address *

Nominated By: *

Date *

Approved by Resolution of Council

A nomination for the Scoop Lewry Award must be approved by resolution from the council members of your municipality. Please insert the resolution below to confirm that this step has been taken. *

Outstanding Service

Indicate all notable positions held, work done, and projects completed at the local level: *

Indicate all notable positions held, work done, and projects completed at the provincial level: *

Indicate all notable positions held, work done, and projects completed at the national level: *

Indicate all notable volunteer work done by the nominee within the community: *

Indicate all past or present boards and committees that the nominee has served on: *

Discuss any improvements made in the community by the nominee through leadership, innovation, sustainability, etc.: *

Discuss any other outstanding work that the nominee has done that should be considered: *

Submit Now

Unit 305 - 4741 Parliament Ave.
Regina, SK S4W 0T9

Main Office

T 306-525-3727
E suma@suma.org

Group Insurance Services

T 306-525-4390

Website by OH! Media a division of Phoenix Group.