ART SMITH AWARDS
The Art Smith Awards were created in the name of the founder of CHF, Arthur R. Smith. Art was a Calgary icon known for his contributions to the community, including the creation of the Calgary Homeless Foundation in 1997. When he saw homelessness afflicting so many of his fellow citizens, Art acted without hesitation. These awards honour the tenacity and empathy of Art Smith, recognizing the same spirit in front-line employees and organizations who endlessly work to fight homelessness in our city.
2024 AWARD WINNERS
FRONT-LINE
LEADERSHIP AWARD
KADIE HUGHES
Trellis Society
FRONT-LINE
COLLABORATION AWARD
TERRAN SHEPARD
Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary
PROJECT
AWARD
CLOSER TO HOME
Norris House
LEADERSHIP
AWARD
RAJVEER BRAICH
Calgary John Howard Society
FRONT-LINE
INNOVATION AWARD
SOHAM NIMKAR
The Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary)
2024 GALLERY
Nominations Now Open!
Art Smith Front-line Employee Award for Leadership
Nomination deadline: Tuesday, September 16th at 4pm MST
The Art Smith Front-line Employee Award for Leadership celebrates front-line staff who set a new standard of excellence in Calgary’s Homeless-Serving System of Care and inspire that same excellence in others. Through collaboration, dedication, and a deep commitment to those they serve, the recipient has demonstrated leadership that creates meaningful impact for individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness.
Art Smith Front-line Employee Award for Innovation
Nomination deadline: Tuesday, September 16th at 4pm MST
The Art Smith Front-line Employee Award for Innovation recognizes front-line staff who support those at risk of or experiencing homelessness through innovative thinking and action. The recipient has demonstrated creativity, critical thinking, and implemented new ideas that have contributed to meaningful improvements in the sector.
Art Smith Front-line Employee Award for Collaboration
Nomination deadline: Tuesday, September 16th at 4pm MST
The Art Smith Front-line Employee Award for Collaboration recognizes front-line staff who support those at risk of or experiencing homelessness by working with others to drive positive change. The recipient has proactively built partnerships, incorporated diverse perspectives, and helped implement collaborative solutions that strengthen Calgary’s homeless-serving system of care.
Art Smith Project Award
Nomination deadline: Tuesday, September 16th at 4pm MST
The Art Smith Project Award recognizes projects that support individuals on their journey out of homelessness. This award honours initiatives that demonstrate effectiveness, innovation, and a measurable impact on housing stability and well-being.
Art Smith Leadership Award
Nomination deadline: Tuesday, September 16th at 4pm MST
The Art Smith Leadership Award honours a senior or mid-level leader from the homeless-serving system of care whose work has had a significant impact on addressing homelessness in Calgary. The recipient has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and commitment that has created lasting, sector-wide impact.
