The Anglican Award of Merit
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official644
- Date
- 1989 October 25-27
- Source
- National Executive Council. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 03-10-89
- Date
- 1989 October 25-27
- Record Type
- Resolution 03-10-89
- Mover
- Ven. D.J. Woeller
- Seconder
- Rev. Dr. S. Moxley
- Prologue
- The General Secretary reported on correspondence received:
- From the Bishop of Western Newfoundland, writing on behalf of the Executive Committee, stating that:
- "The Executive Council of the Diocese of Western Newfoundland feels that the Guidelines and Terms of Reference are too restrictive and limiting".
- Text
- That this correspondence be referred to the incoming Anglican Award of Merit Committee for consideration at its first meeting. CARRIED #03-10-89
- Subjects
- Anglican Award of Merit
- Anglican Church of Canada. National Executive Council. Anglican Award of Merit Committee
- Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Western Newfoundland
Anglican Award of Merit
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official719
- Date
- May 1988
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Mover
- Ven. D.J. Woeller
- Seconder
- Dr. D.N. Maybee
- Text
- That the following three people be awarded the Anglican Award of Merit in 1988: John H. Archer, Eric Balcom and A. Grace Hutchings. CARRIED #05-05-88
- Notes
- Archbishop Hambidge suggested that this Award was archaic and should eventually be dispensed with.
- Subjects
- Anglican Award of Merit
- Archer, John H. (John Hall), 1914-2004
- Balcom, Eric Wilfred, 1910-1989
- Hutchings, Grace (Annie Grace), 1911-2003
- Anglican Church of Canada - Awards
Anglican Award of Merit
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official915
- Date
- November 1986
- Source
- National Executive Council. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 17-11-86
- Date
- November 1986
- Record Type
- Resolution 17-11-86
- Mover
- Dr. D.N. Maybee
- Seconder
- Ven. R.T. Pynn
- Text
- 1. That there be established an Anglican Award of Merit in recognition of the Christian witness of lay people, not necessarily members of the Anglican Church of Canada.
- 2. That the General Secretary of General Synod be designated Warden and Registrar of the Award and chairman of a committee appointed by the National Executive Council to recommend annually to the Council potential recipients of the Award.
- 3. That the National Executive Council, on nomination of the committee, determine the number of awards to be made annually.
- 4. That a suitable certificate and medal be given to each recipient. CARRIED #17-11-86
Anglican Award of Merit
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official916
- Date
- November 1986
- Source
- National Executive Council. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 18-11-86
- Date
- November 1986
- Record Type
- Resolution 18-11-86
- Mover
- Ven. H.St.C. Hilchey
- Seconder
- Dr. D.N. Maybee
- Text
- That three awards be made in 1986: to Chancellor Elliot Hudson of the Diocese of Nova Scotia, Chancellor Stuart Ryan of the Diocese of Ontario, and Chancellor Reginald Soward, Chancellor of General Synod. CARRIED #18-11-86
- Subjects
- Anglican Award of Merit
- Hudson, Elliot (Julian Elliott), 1904-1993
- Ryan, H.R.S. (H.R. Stuart), 1910-2004
- Soward, Reginald H. (Reginald Harvey), 1907-2001
Business Arising from the Minutes - Committee on the Church's Observance of Canada's Centenary
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official5443
- Date
- 1966 November 17-18
- Source
- National Executive Council. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Date
- 1966 November 17-18
- Record Type
- Resolution
- Seconder
- Very Rev. W. Bothwell
- Prologue
- Section III(a) "The Centennial Anglican Study Tour" was received for information.
- Following considerable discussion as to the value of such an award as described in Section III(b), it was moved [and seconded].
- Text
- That having in mind the comments of this National Executive Council, the matter of the Anglican Award of Merit put forward in Section III(b) of the Memorandum from the Centenary Committee submitted by the Bishop of Red River, be referred back to the Centenary Committee for further consideration. CARRIED
- Notes
- Regarding Section III(c) "Anglican Speakers' Bureau," it was reported that this suggestion is currently being investigated by Mr. Arnold Edinborough.
Future Presentation of Anglican Award of Merit
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official2131
- Date
- 1994 April 30-May 5
- Source
- National Executive Council. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 02-05-94
- Date
- 1994 April 30-May 5
- Record Type
- Resolution 02-05-94
- Mover
- Mrs. Amy Newell
- Seconder
- Archdeacon Jim Boyles
- Text
- That NEC adopt the recommendation of the Anglican Award of Merit Committee that Awards be granted by NEC at the last meeting of NEC before each General Synod; that a report be presented at General Synod; and that the Awards continue to be presented by the Primate in the recipient's home parish. CARRIED #02-05-94
Handbook Task Force - Anglican Award of Merit Terms of Reference
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official220
- Date
- 1995 February 28 - March 3
- Source
- National Executive Council. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 07-03-95
- Date
- 1995 February 28 - March 3
- Record Type
- Resolution 07-03-95
- Mover
- Hon. Ron Stevenson
- Seconder
- Mrs. Lorna Janze
- Text
- That NEC adopt the revised Terms of Reference (to replace Appendix J, Section 1) for the Anglican Award of Merit. CARRIED #07-03-95
- Notes
- The Terms of Reference are attached as Appendix B.
- Appendix B
- Terms of Reference for Committees of the National Executive Council
- 1. Anglican Award of Merit Committee
- A. Background
- The Anglican Award of Merit originated as a recommendation to the National Executive Council from a committee appointed to develop proposals by which the Anglican Church of Canada might share in the observance of Canada's centenary. General Synod, in 1967 by resolution, authorized the establishing of such an award. No awards were made prior to 1986.
- B. Authorization
- I. In November 1986, the National Executive Council resolved as follows:
- 1. That there be established an Anglican Award of Merit in recognition of the Christian witness of lay people, not necessarily members of the Anglican Church of Canada;
- 2. That the General Secretary of General Synod be designated Warden and Registrar of the Award and Chairperson of a committee appointed by the National Executive Council to recommend annually to the Council potential recipients of the Award;
- 3. That the National Executive Council, on nomination of the Committee, determine the number of awards to be made annually;
- 4. That a suitable certificate, medal and lapel pin be given to each recipient.
- II. In May 1994, the National Executive Council resolved that awards be granted at the last meeting of the Council before each General Synod; that a report be presented at General Synod; and that the Awards continue to be presented by the Primate in the recipient's home parish.
- C. Terms of Reference (revised March 1995)
- 1. The Award shall be given to persons who:
- (a) have made an outstanding contribution over several years to the life and work of the Church nationally and/or internationally, or
- (b) have performed work nationally and/or internationally on a short-term basis that has made a significant impact on the life of the Church.
- 2. Nomination forms will be sent to members of the National Executive Council, Diocesan Bishops, Diocesan Executive Councils, Standing Committees and other National bodies of the Anglican Church of Canada.
- 3. Completed nomination forms, giving name and address of the nominee, relevant biographical information about the nominee and details of the contribution(s) by the nominee to the Church nationally and/or internationally, including dates, offices held, and noteworthy achievements, will be returned to the Registrar of the Award.
- 4. Nominations received prior to December 31st in the year before each General Synod will be considered by the Awards Committee during the first quarter of the following year, with recommendations to the National Executive Council being made at its meeting following.
- 5. The Award will be presented by the Primate at an appropriate time and place.
- 6. The expenses incurred by the Awards Committee shall be charged to the National Executive Council.
- 7. The Terms of Reference may be amended by the National Executive Council at its discretion.
- Subjects
- Anglican Award of Merit
- Anglican Church of Canada. Anglican Award of Merit - Terms of reference
Report of Anglican Award of Merit Committee
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official1643
- Date
- 1992 March
- Source
- National Executive Council. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 08-03-92
- Date
- 1992 March
- Record Type
- Resolution 08-03-92
- Mover
- Rev. B. Clay
- Seconder
- Rev. Dr. S. Moxley
- Text
- That the Anglican Award of Merit Committee be requested to consider presenting a similar form of award to both men and women. CARRIED #08-03-92
- Subjects
- Anglican Award of Merit
Report of Program Committee - Project North
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official714
- Date
- 1988 November 16-18
- Source
- National Executive Council. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 54-11-88
- Date
- 1988 November 16-18
- Record Type
- Resolution 54-11-88
- Mover
- Dr. L.L. Whytehead
- Seconder
- Rev. M.C. Ingham
- Prologue
- Since the termination of Project North in 1987, further evaluation and consultation between the churches in Canada has led to a new coalition on aboriginal justice concerns. This is the result of discussion between the churches, network groups, and native organizations. It shifts the focus of the former Project North to include justice issues for native people all over Canada and is based upon the church leaders' recent statement: "A New Covenant".
- Text
- That this National Executive Council support and participate fully in the new coalition: Project North - Ecumenical Coalition for Aboriginal Justice; and request the Program Committee to appoint two representatives from the Anglican Church of Canada to its Steering Committee. CARRIED #54-11-88
- Subjects
- Project North
- Indigenous peoples - Canada - Anglican Church of Canada
- Indigenous peoples - Canada
- Criminal justice, Administration of - Canada - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Discrimination in criminal justice administration - Canada
- A New Covenant
- Coalitions - Canada
Report of the Anglican Award of Merit Committee
http://archives.anglican.ca/en/permalink/official414
- Date
- 1991 May
- Source
- National Executive Council. Minutes
- Record Type
- Resolution 56-05-91
- Date
- 1991 May
- Record Type
- Resolution 56-05-91
- Mover
- Ven. D. Woeller
- Seconder
- Mrs. A. Newell
- Text
- That the revised Terms of Reference and Nomination Form for the Anglican Award of Merit be approved. CARRIED #56-05-91