The Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs Recognition Program

What is it?

The Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs (ANSA) Recognition Program celebrates individuals and groups who have made positive contributions to the African Nova Scotian community in the areas of education, public service, business service, and community service.

Who qualifies?

Individual – Anyone of African descent who fits the achievement criteria is eligible for recognition.  

Groups – Groups founded by, staffed by, or that specifically service African Nova Scotians are eligible for recognition.

How does it work?

Applicants are either formally or informally recognized depending on the type of achievement. All applicants receive a letter and certificate from the Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs and a token of appreciation.

Formal

Informal

Letter from the Minister
Certificate of Recognition
Mention on ANSA website
Mention in Passages & Prosperity

Letter from the Minister
Certificate of Recognition
  One of the following:   One of the following:

ANSA mug
ANSA pin and pen
ANSA T-shirt
ANSA notebook

ANSA pen
ANSA pin
ANSA small notebook

 
Types of Recognition – (Examples*)

 

Individual (Education)

Individual

Group

Informal

High school graduation

Post-secondary graduation

Community service (10+ years)

Business service (10+ years)

Formal

Completion of graduate school

Acceptance into police forces

Acceptance into the military

Legal, business-related, or political appointments

Other significant appointments

Community service (20+ years)

Successful/important business year

Business service (20+ years)

Click here for more detailed information on achievement criteria.

How do I submit a name?

You can submit names to the Recognition Program in two ways: online or by mail. Remember to give specific details about the individual or group and remember to mail a photocopied *proof of achievement to ANSA.

To submit a request electronically, click here to fill out the easy-to-use online form.

*Proof of achievement – Acceptance letter, diploma, newspaper article, signed endorsement letter, etc.

When will I hear back?

Please allow 4–6 weeks for your request to be processed.

Guidelines

Recognition packages will be honoured under ANSA’s discretion. Not all requests for recognition can/will be granted. To make sure your request is reviewed it must:

  • be complete
  • follow the guidelines
  • meet Recognition Program criteria

If an individual or group receives more than one request for recognition, only one recognition package will be sent.

Long service awards for both business and community service are accepted starting at the 10-year mark, and are honoured at 10-year intervals — 10, 20, 30 or 12, 22, 32, for example.

Questions?
E-mail: ansa_newsletter@gov.ns.ca
Phone: 424-5555 OR 1-866-580-ANSA (2672)