Nominate a rescuer for an award

The Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award honors individuals or groups who have demonstrated extraordinary courage by helping someone in distress.

How to submit a nomination

You can nominate someone by completing our online form:

Learn more about the Rescuer Award and submit a nomination.

You can also find the nomination form online here.

Tip: When submitting your nomination, include as many details as possible about the incident, the actions taken, and the outcome to help us recognize the rescuer’s contribution.