We are pleased to announce that the deadline to submit nominations for the 2024 VP-Dean’s Ovation Awards has been extended to Friday, August 16. With the end of another busy academic year and the start of summer, we encourage you to use this extra time to nominate your colleague(s) and staff for an Ovation Award!
Please submit your nominations for the Ovation Awards by Friday, August 16, 5 p.m.
For questions, you may contact us at infohr-rh.fmhs@mcgill.ca.
About the awards & eligibility criteria:
A longstanding awards program that began in 2008, the three Ovation awards recognize the exceptional work of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences’ (FMHS) administrative, operational and technical staff. Use this opportunity to recognize and applaud the outstanding contributions of your peers, and to show them how much you value their work.
Each year, the following three awards are distributed:
- Anne McCormick Award – Management
- Pamela Chase Award – Administrative and Administrative Support Staff
- Priyabrata “PB” Mukhopadhyay Award – Technical and Research Support Staff
Awardees’ accomplishments should be in line with the FMHS’ strategic direction and mission, with particular emphasis on:
- Quality of work
- Initiative
- Creative problem solving
- Dedication and caring
- Service excellence
- Innovation
This year’s awards cover the period from January 1 to December 31, 2023.
Each nomination conforming to the eligibility criteria will be reviewed by members of the Selection Committee for the Ovation Awards.
Each award recipient will receive a cash prize of $2,500 and a certificate.
Who can submit a nomination?
All faculty and staff within the FMHS may nominate someone, based on the eligibility criteria.
To ensure the widest distribution possible, please feel free to forward this message on!
How do I nominate someone?
A thorough explanation of the nomination process and the link to the nomination webform are available here.Please take the time to read through the process carefully before submitting your nomination. As a nominator, you will need:
- Nominee’s basic information
- Supporting explanation
- One (1) supporter – their basic information and supporting explanation
Thank you for participating in this important recognition program – we look forward to receiving your nominations!