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Core Values Awards
Recognizing the organizations, projects, and individuals setting the standard for public participation and engagement across Canada.
What are the IAP2 Canada Core Values Awards?
The IAP2 Canada Core Values Awards recognize the outstanding efforts of individuals, organizations, and projects that embody the core values of the International Association for Public Participation in Canada. They celebrate those who go above and beyond to involve communities in decisions that affect their lives — fostering transparency, inclusivity, and innovation in meaningful public engagement.
The 2026 program introduces a clearly defined structure with explicit criteria and a high expectation for the quality and impact of the work submitted.
Why apply for the Core Values Awards?
Showcase your impact
Spotlight your creativity
Stand out in the industry
Build influence in the field
Attract clients & partners
Celebrate your team
Six categories reflect the breadth and depth of public participation practice across Canada. All organizations, practitioners, and researchers are eligible — membership is not required.
Creativity, Contribution & Innovation
Work that advances P2 through original thinking, exemplary leadership, and measurable community impact.
Indigenous Engagement
Effective processes designed by Indigenous practitioners, or culturally safe engagement with Indigenous Peoples and communities.
Respect for Diversity, Inclusion & Culture
Engagement with historically marginalized populations using inclusive, multicultural, or linguistically diverse approaches.
Visual Engagement
Effective use of design in notification, participation materials, reporting, and alignment with IAP2 Core Values.
Organization of the Year
Organizations that have embedded the Core Values throughout operations and integrated participation into decision-making.
Research Project of the Year
Work that expands the body of public engagement knowledge and contributes new theories or understanding to the field.
Submitting is a straightforward two-step process. IAP2 Canada membership is not required to apply. Applications are accepted until June 15, 2026.
Complete the online submission form
Provide your name, organization, contact details, award category, and a brief description of your submission. You will receive a unique Core Values Awards Application Number and kit instructions via email.
Download and complete your Application Kit
Select the kit for your category. Each contains an Overview & Instructions document and the Application Form. A separate application is required for each category entered.
Submit your completed package by email
Email to Hina Ali, Program Director at hina@iap2canada.ca. Use subject line: Attention: Hina Ali — Core Values Application ### (replacing ### with your assigned number).
Application Kits
Application Kit 1
- ›Creativity, Contribution & Innovation
- ›Indigenous Engagement
- ›Respect for Diversity, Inclusion & Culture
Download – Application Form ↓
Application Kit 2
- ›Visual Engagement
- ›Organization of the Year
- ›Research Project of the Year
Download – Application Form ↓
Key milestones for the 2026 IAP2 Canada Core Values Awards cycle.
| March 2026 |
Call for Judges
Experienced P2 professionals invited to apply to the judging panel.
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| April 2026 |
Awards Program Opens
Submissions open for organizations and practitioners across Canada.
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| April – May 2026 |
Submission Period
Submissions welcomed from across Canada showcasing meaningful public participation.
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| June 15, 2026 |
Submission Deadline
All submissions must be received by this date. Judging continues through mid-August.
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| Aug 31, 2026 |
Recipients Notified
Successful applicants contacted and prepared for public recognition.
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| Oct 1–3, 2026 |
Awards Celebration — Vancouver
Winners recognized at the IAP2 Canada North American Conference Gala.
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