Recognizing Excellence in Alberta’s Cooperatives and Credit Unions

Welcome to the Alberta Community & Co-operative Association (ACCA) Co-op Awards nomination page! Our awards honour the outstanding individuals and organizations who embody the spirit of cooperation and have made significant contributions to cooperatives and credit unions across Alberta.

Award Categories

Co-op Merit Award
Presented to an individual or individuals working in a co-operative and/or credit union who provide outstanding service to members and embody co-operative principle seven – concern for community.
Co-op Visionary Leadership Award
Presented to an individual or organization in recognition of demonstrated leadership in a co-operative or credit union that innovates and inspires.
Co-op Innovation Award
Presented to an individual or organization for innovative programs or initiatives that promote co-op principle five – education, training, and information, delivered to members in new and exciting ways.
Inspiring Young Co-operator Award
Presented to emerging sector leaders thirty-five years of age or younger who exemplify co-operative values and principles.

Call for Nominations

Do you know a deserving candidate? Nominate them for one of our four prestigious awards and help us celebrate their remarkable achievements to be presented at The ACCA Co-operative Conference in November during the Elected Officials Reception!

Nominations are open for all categories from Monday, July 29, 2024 until closing on Friday, October 11, 2024. Winners will be selected from received entries by the Awards Selection Committee, who will review nominations the week following submission deadline. Winners will be notified via email shortly thereafter and presented with their award at the Elected Officials Reception and Co-operative Awards gala, held as part of The Alberta Co-operative Conference on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Important Dates

Nomination Deadline: October 11, 2024
Award Ceremony: November 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Location: Matrix Hotel

Contact Us

For any questions or assistance with the nomination process, please contact us at:

Email: connect@acca.coop
Phone: (780) 652-3137

Join us in celebrating the champions of cooperation and innovation in our community!