This award honours a member who has demonstrated outstanding achievements in BCNU-focused advocacy and activism and who embodies union values. It is an opportunity for BCNU to recognize and celebrate a member who has made a difference to the health and well-being of their community and their profession through their leadership, activism or social justice efforts.
Criteria:
Demonstrate BCNU values: Collectivity, Democracy, Equality, Excellence, Integrity, Social Justice and Solidarity.
Active participation in and demonstration of advocacy and leadership in BCNU initiatives, or social justice activities.
Recognition by colleagues/nurse community as a role model.
Nominees will be assessed based on prior calendar year
(Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2020).
Nominee must be a current and active BCNU member in good standing; award cannot be given posthumously (unless death occurs following recipient selection).
Prize:
$1,000 CAD
Announcement:
The award recipient will be announced publicly during National Nursing Week (May 10-16, 2021).
Nomination Procedure:
Nominations are collected annually. Nominators use BCNU’s online nomination form to identify the nominee and submit supporting documentation.
Selection Process:
The recipient will be determined, and the award shall be granted, at the sole discretion of the BCNU awards selection committee.