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Excellence Awards Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Excellence Awards?Ìý

The Excellence Awards is our opportunity to honour and celebrate outstanding ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø individuals and programs. Recognizing our staff not only celebrates their accomplishments and efforts, it inspires others to excel in their own roles.

Who is eligible to be nominated for a ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Excellence Award?Ìý

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø staff — both individuals and groups – who go above and beyond to support students, staff, parents/caregivers and/or community members throughout the system.

Any ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø individual or group is eligible.ÌýYou can nominate an individual, multiple individuals (up to 10), or a formal committee/group/team.ÌýA maximum of 10 individuals may be included as part of any program or project nomination.Ìý

What are the selection criteria?Ìý

The Excellence Awards align with the shared system priorities of everyone in the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø and include nomination categories which reflect our focus on student achievement, engagement, and wellness all centered by our commitment to equity, anti-racism, anti-oppression and human rights. Learn more.

Who can submit aÌýnomination?Ìý

Anyone! The nomination and reference letters can come from staff, students, parents/caregiversÌýor community members.

When and where are the recipients celebrated?

The Awards ceremony willÌýtakeÌýplace onÌýJune 3, 2025Ìýat Northview Secondary School.

How can I nominate someone for an Excellence Award?Ìý

Please visit the Submitting a Nomination page to submit your nomination. The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 4, 2025Ìýat 5:00Ìýp.m.

Do you have examples of strong nominations?

The ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Excellence Awards online nomination form accepts both video and written nominations.ÌýÌýUse these examples to guide your Excellence Awards nominations.

How long does the online nomination process take?ÌýÌý

Once you have the two required pieces of the nomination package, the online nomination process will only take about 10 minutes to complete.

Can non-³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø staff win an Excellence Award?Ìý

No. Excellence Awards are for staff recognition and are only open to employees of the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø.

When completing the nomination form, can I use examples from two or more years ago?

No, nomination examples or actions must have been demonstrated since January 2024.

Will nominees be notified that they were nominated?Ìý

Yes, all nominees will receive a notification ofÌýnomination.