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Liberal Awards of Merit

In recognition of dedication and service to the party and its commissions, there are several awards of merit presented at each Convention of the Liberal Party of Canada in Alberta.






Liberal of the Year Award
Since its inception in 1987, this award is annually presented to an Albertan who demonstrates unparalleled service and commitment to the party and its initiatives.

2007   Bob Russell
2005   Jade Boldt
2004   Ivanka Ruseska
2003   John Bethel
2002   Lynne Baldwin
2001   Brian Heffernan
1999   Art Peddicord
1998   Edna Kenny
1996   Patricia Raymaker
1995   Patricia Gleason
1994   Claudette Roy and John Cordeau
1993   Daniel Hays
1991   Una MacLean Evans
1990   Lorraine Warring
1989   Marguerite Watson
1988   John Patrick Day







Una MacLean Evans "True Grit" Award
Recognizes constituencies or individuals who have proudly carried the Liberal banner in smaller communities, and rural or remote areas of the province.

2007   Tony Sansotta, Macleod
2005   Marg Laberge, Westlock-St. Paul
2004   John Higgerty, Yellowhead
2003   Crowfoot Liberal Association, Nick Taylor Award for Riding Association Excellence

Riding of the Year
Created in 2000, this award is given to the riding association demonstrating excellence in the following five areas:

1.   Membership retention and expansion;
2.   Fundraising;
3.   Outreach programs;
4.   Community recognition and activities; and,
5.   Participation in federal Liberal activities at the national and provincial level.

2007   Lethbridge
2005   Edmonton Centre
2004   Edmonton Spruce Grove
2003   Calgary Southwest
2002   Edmonton Southeast
2001   Calgary Nose Hill and Edmonton Strathcona

Hon. Anne McLellan

Anne McLellan Award Celebrating Leadership by Women in the Liberal Party

Young Liberal of the Year
Recognizing long-term commitment to the growth and success of the Alberta Young Liberals, this award is presented annually to two youth members; one female and one male, and the occasional Honourary Young Liberal.

2007   Tim Smith and Richard Maksymetz
2005   Kyra Derksen and Kyle Olsen
2004   Dan Arnold and Ali Jonzon
2003   Lisa (Clyburn) Boukall and Lucas Mitchell
2002   Colin McKone and Jane Alkhouri
2001   Stella H. Varvis and Howard Yeung
2000   Carole Halko
1999   Nicholas I. Cartmell, Stephen Rosenegger and Meaghan Conroy
1998   Laura E. Oleson and Trevor E. Lynn
1997   David Hastings
1996   Kevin Bosch and Nancy Stitsen

Liberal of the Year for each Riding and Commission

2005 Honourees were chosen by each Riding and Commission

Liberal of the Century Award

Joseph Dechene

MLA, Beaver River (elected 1921, 1930)
MP, Athabasca (elected 1940, 1945, 1949, 1953, 1957)

The Liberal of the Century is a special, one-time-only award that was given to mark Alberta's Centennial Year in 2005. The recipient was the longest-serving elected Liberal in Alberta history, Joseph Dechene. Mr. Dechene was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Beaver River in 1921, and served until 1935. In 1940, he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Athabasca, and served until 1958, when he retired at the age of 79. His son was also active in the party, as is his grandson, Chuck Dechene, currently a prominent member of both the Liberal Party of Canada in Alberta and the Alberta Liberal Party.