(b) The Co-operators, a national insurance company, proudly sponsors the 2005 Provincial Learner Achievement Award
This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of an adult learner in BC.
The deadline for applications is Friday May 27, 2005

(c) New Award: Attention Practitioners, Learners, Volunteers and others … Do you know someone who deserves recognition for their literacy achievements?
In July of 2004 Canada's Premiers decided to create a special annual award to recognize achievements in literacy across the country. The Council of the Federation (COF) Award acknowledges outstanding achievement, innovative practice and excellence in literacy. The award covers the entire spectrum of the field, including family, Aboriginal, health, workplace and community literacy.

The COF literacy award for B.C. will recognize the exceptional achievement of an individual, group or project. The deadline for nominations for the Council of the Federation Literacy Award in British Columbia is June 3, 2005.

3. Call for Applications: Developing a Framework for Research in Practice in Adult Literacy in Canada

This national project will contribute to the development of a framework to guide future practice and policy in research in practice in adult literacy. The project is directed by a nationally-based steering committee, administered by Literacy BC, and funded by the National Literacy Secretariat. Complete project details.

The deadline for the applications is May 20, 2005