Mary B. McDonald
Memorial Essay Prize
This prize was established by the BC Civil Liberties Association (BCCLA) in 2009 to honour the memory of Mary B. McDonald, a director of the board and retired librarian, in recognition of her personal dedication to protecting civil liberties and human rights.
A prize of $500 will be awarded annually to one Canadian full-time post-secondary student who submits the best essay on any aspect of civil liberties or human rights that is a current focus of the BCCLA. The intent of this Essay Prize is to promote student interest in current civil liberties and human rights issues in Canada. Winning essays may be published by the BCCLA.
Deadline: 1 June annually (postmarked)
Submit your application to:
Mary B. McDonald Memorial Essay Prize
BC Civil Liberties Association
550-1188 West Georgia St
Vancouver BC V6E 4A2
Charitable Donations
If you would like to help the BCCLA continue Mary’s legacy of promoting civil liberties and human rights, we invite you to make a tax-receiptable contribution to this prize or to support the greatest needs of the association. All contributions, regardless of amount, will be greatly appreciated.
Donate online using our secure server at http://www.bccla.org/05donate.htm indicating if it is for the Mary B. McDonald Memorial Prize, or please mail cheques to:
BC Civil Liberties Association
550-1188 West Georgia St
Vancouver BC V6E 4A2
Canada
Or contact us for further information:
Phone: 604-687-2919
Fax: 604-687-3045
E-Mail: info@bccla.org
BN: 888466844RR0001
