Nomination Process
Nominating a Candidate
A few things to note as you prepare to nominate someone:
The person you wish to nominate must be a current member of the executive cadre, which excludes Deputy Head levels because these positions are appointed. Recently retired executives need to have been working at the time the nomination process closes in order to be eligible.
The APEX selection review committee will be looking for information about the candidate beyond career history or resumes. It is useful to provide information that supports accomplishments in the specific award category. For example, a letter of support from staff can help demonstrate leadership; supporting documents from peers help demonstrate partnership.
You are encouraged to refer to the APEX Statement of Principles when you are developing the nomination of someone you deem worthy to receive an award.
With the exception of the team award for Leadership in Service Innovation, normally only one person is selected per award.
A three-step process to follow:
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Complete the nomination form;
You can use either the fillable pdf version or the word version of the form, and fill in the required information - please note that both versions are on-line friendly and downloadable. You’ll see that page one of the template is for basic information, and page two is for your narrative on how the candidate meets the specific criteria for the award for which you are nominating the person.
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Obtain at least two letters of support;
The selection review committee will be looking for at least two people who attest to the candidate’s exceptional achievements. You, as the nominator, will need to contact people who are willing to support your nomination, and who will provide brief letters of support that you attach to the completed nomination form. Ensure the candidacy is supported by at least one APEX member. The Association can help identify members who could be approached for their support.
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Send in your nomination:
The deadline for submitting nominations is January 29, 2010. All nominators will receive an electronic message acknowledging receipt of their submission(s), which can be sent electronically, by fax, or by mail as follows:
Information about Award Winners:
Once the selection process is completed, APEX will immediately advise award winners of the committee’s decision. All nominators will be informed by letter of the results. As well, APEX will advise all nominees and their deputy heads by letter that their names had been put forward as candidates.
Names of the 2010 Award winners will be announced in April in a number of ways: the winners will be posted on APEX’s website, communicated via an e-communiqué to Association members, provided to media outlets, and included in various promotional materials.
The Award Ceremony will take place during the APEX Annual Symposium on May 31, 2010 at the National Arts Centre, and winners will be invited to have family members and colleagues attend the ceremony.
