Alberta Order of Excellence

Eligibility

Remarkable Albertans are honoured each year in a special investiture ceremony for making significant contributions that will stand the test of time.

Eligible nominees must:

• be a Canadian citizen
• reside in the province of Alberta
• be able to attend the investiture ceremony
• not be nominated by themselves or immediate family members
• the Order cannot be given posthumously

Summary

The objective of the Order is to recognize persons who have served with great distinction and of singular excellence for, or on behalf of, the residents of Alberta.

The Alberta Order of Excellence is the highest honour the Province can bestow on a citizen. Members of the Order come from all walks of life. Their careers may range from medicine, science, engineering, law, and business to politics, education, agriculture and the arts. The Order is intended to identify Albertans who have made significant contributions that will stand the test of time.

 

Application deadlines

Program application deadline

Step 1. Download and complete nomination form

Download and fully complete a nomination form (PDF, 516 KB)

Step 2. Prepare supporting documents

The following are to be included in this order with the nomination package (maximum 15 pages):

• completed nomination form (1 page)
• letter of support from nominator (2-pages maximum)
• letter of support from seconder (2-pages maximum)
• the resumé or curriculum vitae (CV) of the nominee (maximum of 3 pages)
• the nomination package should also contain other supporting materials such as letters of support from the community and relevant articles

All letters should:

• outline the author’s direct knowledge of the value and impact of the nominee’s contributions
• describe their personal perspective on why the nominee is deserving of recognition
• be single-sided and 8.5 x 11 letter format

Step 3. Submit the nomination package

There are 2 options to submit a nomination package. It can be done via email: aoe@gov.ab.ca or by mail:

Lieutenant Governor’s Office
Alberta Order of Excellence Council
3rd Floor, Legislature Building
10800 97 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta  T5K 2B6

Please note that the entire nomination package must not exceed 15, one-sided pages in total.