BCNU Leadership Awards

Angela Achoba-Omajali - 2022 Excellence in Leadership and Advocacy Award Recipient - week 2

NOMINATE A MEMBER TODAY!

The Excellence in Leadership and Advocacy Award honours a member who has made a difference to the health and well-being of their community, and to their profession through leadership, activism or social justice efforts.

The NU Leader Award honours a student member, or member with under five years nursing experience, who has demonstrated outstanding achievements in BCNU-focused advocacy and activism, and who embodies Union values.

Each award includes $1,000 and a beautiful, personalized keepsake featuring original artwork.

Eligibility

  • Be a current and active BCNU member in good standing.
  • Be a BCNU student member in good standing (to be nominated for the NU Leader Award).
  • Demonstrate BCNU values: collectivity, democracy, equality, excellence, integrity, social justice and solidarity.
  • Actively participate in and demonstrate advocacy and leadership in BCNU initiatives, or social justice activities.
  • Be recognized by colleagues and/or the nursing community as a role model.
  • Nominees will be assessed based on prior calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2023).
  • Please note an award cannot be given posthumously unless death occurs following recipient selection.

How to Nominate a Member

Log in to the BCNU Member Portal to access the nomination form(s). Nominators are required to upload a minimum of two, to a maximum of five, supporting materials/documentation to demonstrate how your nominee meets the award criteria. Supporting material may include:

  • Letter(s) of recommendation
  • Certifications or special designations
  • CV of nominee

Supporting material can originate from fellow BCNU members and from nursing students, instructors, colleagues or community partners.

Submit a nomination

Spread the word! Nominations are open until April 2, 2024.

UPDATED: March 07, 2024

Meet the Past Recipients

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2021

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