Conferences & Awards

NATIONAL CONFERENCES


24th National & World Conference | St. John’s, Newfoundland | 2026

  • 24th National & World Conference | St. John’s, Newfoundland | 2026
  • 23rd National Conference | Winnipeg, Manitoba | 2024
  • 22nd National Conference | Canmore, Alberta | 2022
  • 21st National Conference | St. John’s, Newfoundland |2020 (Cancelled: COVID-19)
  • 20th National & International Conference | Vancouver, British Columbia | 2018
  • 19th National Conference | Halifax, Nova Scotia | 2016
  • 18th National Conference | Moncton, New Brunswick | 2014
  • 17th National & International Conference | Canmore, Alberta | 2012

AWARD NOMINATIONS

CCCYCA Visionary Award

The CCCYCA Visionary Award was created in October 2014. The purpose of the award is to honour and offer recognition to members of the Child and Youth Care Community who have made significant contributions to the growth and evolution of child and youth care in Canada.

Nomination Process

Please provide us with a profile of your nominee including/but not limited to:
-educational background
-career highlights
-outstanding accomplishments
-testimonials from clients
-personal qualities and/or detailed examples of outstanding interventions, etc.

Nominations are due 90 days prior of the year in which a National Conference takes place.

Please note: the nomination committee relies upon the impression of the written nomination submitted.


CCCYCA Child and Youth Care Practitioner Award

The CCCYCA Child and Youth Care Practitioner Award brings forward a peer nominated individual who has a career that serves as an example to others of the best practice of a child and youth care practitioner.

The purpose of the CCCYCA Award Program is to provide recognition to Child and Youth Care practitioners who have demonstrated outstanding skills, knowledge, advocacy, and dedication to the profession and to inspire others to emulate their efforts.

Nominations

Please follow the links below to access the nomination info and form for each award.

Info you will require for the nomination includes:
-Nominator’s name and contact info
-Nominee’s name and contact info
-Short letter or bio outlining nomination

Pease note: The nomination committee relies upon the impression of the written nomination submitted.

Nominations are due 90 days prior of the year in which a National Conference takes place.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

2024 Awards

  • 2024 National Child and Youth Care Award: Kathryn Colford
  • 2024 Visionary Award: Andy Leggett

2022 Awards

  • 2022 National Child and Youth Care Award: None awarded
  • 2022 Visionary Award: Annie Smith

2018 Awards

  • 2018 National Child and Youth Care Award: Jaime Lundrigan
  • 2018 Visionary Award: George Ghitan

2016 Awards

  • 2016 National Child and Youth Care Award: Art Shaw
  • 2016 Visionary Award: Jack Phelan

2014 Awards

  • 2014 National Child and Youth Care Award:
  • 2014 Visionary Award: Grant Charles, Bill Carty, Thom Garfat

1996-2012 National Child and Youth Care Awards

  • 2012: Natalie Bursey
  • 2012: Sundee Blackadder
  • 2010: Berry Goble
  • 2008: David Jull
  • 2006: Jenny McGrath
  • 2004: Jean Robson
  • 2002: Lori Leonard
  • 1998: Estella Erwin
  • 1997: Colette Sieban
  • 1996: Garth Goodwin