Everyone in Alberta deserves to live free of violence and abuse. In every community, there are unsung heroes who work tirelessly to prevent and put an end to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence by raising awareness, promoting healthy relationships, and empowering others to stop the cycle of abuse. Through the 2024 Inspiration Awards, Alberta’s government wants to celebrate these dedicated individuals, businesses, and organizations whose compassion leads the way to safer and more welcoming homes, schools, and communities.
“Alberta is full of leaders who know they have the power to make a difference and put it to good use, and that remains the case in confronting domestic and sexual violence. These awards will celebrate their outstanding contributions in making our province a better and safer place and inspire others to do the same for years to come.”
This year’s awards are expanding with a new category celebrating Indigenous-led efforts to address or prevent violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people, and promote the healing and well-being of Indigenous families. Other categories recognize exceptional youth leadership, long-term commitment to family and sexual violence prevention, vision, and impact, as well as collaborative partnerships, research, and innovation.
“Alberta’s government is deeply committed to ending gender-based violence, with many efforts in place to make meaningful, impactful change across the province. We are actively walking the path of true reconciliation with our ongoing work with missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2S+ people, and I am honoured to see the expansion of the Inspiration Awards to promote the well-being and safety of Indigenous Peoples.”
“Ending gender-based violence in Alberta will need to be a team effort between governments, communities and individual Albertans. These awards will highlight and celebrate the Albertans that are working to create a safer and more welcoming province for everyone, and I want to thank them for their dedication to ending gender-based violence.”
Nominations can be made online and the deadline to apply is Aug. 28. Award recipients will be announced during a ceremony in November as part of Family Violence Prevention Month.
The Inspiration Awards are part of the province’s ongoing efforts to prevent domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and abuse, and ensure survivors have access to the supports they need. In 2024-25, Alberta's government is providing $9.4 million for family violence prevention programs, nearly $56 million for women’s shelters and nearly $17 million for sexual assault centres. A total of $54 million is also being invested to support a 10-year, made-in-Alberta strategy to end gender-based violence.
Quick facts
- The Inspiration Awards first began in 2012 and are now held every two years.
- The 2024 Inspiration Award categories are:
- Collaborative partnerships
- Emerging excellence
- Equity and community empowerment
- Indigenous leadership and initiatives
- Lifetime journey
- Research and innovation