Award Category Criteria

Administrative Staff Award

This Award is presented annually to a member of Algonquin College’s Administrative Staff in recognition of excellence.

Eligibility:

Candidates must be full-time members of the Administrative Staff of the College.

Selection Criteria (500 word maximum)

  1. Made a significant contribution to the College.
  2. Demonstrated outstanding commitment and professionalism.
  3. Considered by colleagues to be an excellent role model in an educational institution.

Support Staff Award

This Award is presented annually to a member of Algonquin College’s Support Staff in recognition of excellence.

Eligibility:

Candidates must be full-time Support Staff employees of the College.

Selection Criteria (500 word maximum)

  1. Worked well with students / clients and colleagues.
  2. Promoted positive public relations in their front-line contacts.
  3. Contributed to the overall success of students / clients and colleagues in the greater College community
  4. Recommended innovative ideas/plans to contribute to the effective operation of the department.

Team Staff Award

This Award is presented annually to an Algonquin College team in recognition of excellence.

Eligibility

A team comprised of full-time and/or part-time employees of the College from the same organizational unit, multiple disciplines/departments, members of a special project committee, members of a task force are eligible for this Award.

Selection Criteria (500 word maximum)

  1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team.
  2. Recognized as outstanding advocates for the College.
  3. Demonstrated outstanding innovation.
  4. Demonstrated significant contribution to success of the College.

Dianne Bloor Part-time Faculty Award

This Award is presented annually to an Algonquin College Part-time Faculty in recognition of teaching excellence.

Eligibility

Candidates must be part-time employees of the College who have taught for at least two consecutive semesters prior to the nomination.

Selection Criteria (500 word maximum)

Nominees will have demonstrated outstanding performance, over the last three years, in the following areas:

  1. Commitment to teaching:
    • excite students to learn and achieve through the use of a variety of teaching methodologies
  2. Commitment to the community:
  • serve as a role model and mentor to their colleagues
  • participate in college and community activities

Part-time Support Staff Award

This Award is presented annually to an Algonquin College Part-time Support Staff in recognition of excellence.

Eligibility

All day or evening part-time employees of the College are eligible for this Award.

Selection Criteria (500 word maximum)

  1. Worked well with students / clients and colleagues.
  2. Promoted positive public relations in their front-line contacts.
  3. Contributed to the overall success of students / clients and colleagues in the greater College community.
  4. Recommended innovative ideas/plans to contribute to the effective operation of the department and demonstrated flexibility and commitment to the College.

Deborah Rowan-Legg Service Excellence Award

This award is presented annually to a member of Algonquin College community in recognition of service excellence.

Eligibility

All full- and part-time employees of the College are eligible for this Award.

Selection Criteria (500 word maximum)

  1. Demonstrated outstanding client service in support of student success.
  2. Demonstrated the Algonquin College core values of Caring, Learning, Integrity and Respect.
  3. Recognized by colleagues for a ‘Here 2 Help’ attitude and for serving as an excellent role model in an educational institution.

Lifetime Achievement Award

The Algonquin College Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service and a passion for excellence. Through their actions and contributions the nominees have made Algonquin College the outstanding college that it is.

Eligibility

  1. The nominee must be a current full-time employee of Algonquin College.
  2. The nominee must have a minimum of 25 years of distinguished service to students, colleagues and Algonquin College.

Selection Criteria (500 word maximum)

Nominees for the Lifetime Achievement Staff Award should meet the following criteria:

  1. Demonstrated exceptional service / leadership over a significant period of time. This award is for lifetime achievement rather than a single contribution.
  2. Displayed a wisdom and depth of service / leadership that has made a significant difference to individuals or groups.
  3. Exemplified the core values of Algonquin College (Caring, Learning, Integrity and Respect) through their interaction with students / clients and colleagues,
  4. Promoted excellence within the College, within the college system, and within postsecondary education in Ontario.