Celebrating the people, initiatives, and ideas moving Canada forward.
CICan’s Awards of Excellence spotlight the people, programs, and initiatives driving innovation, strengthening communities, and shaping the future of Canada’s college and institute sector.
More than a moment of recognition, the awards are a national stage for sharing the stories, solutions, and achievements that show how colleges, institutes, CEGEPs, polytechnics, and Indigenous Institutes are helping build stronger communities and a stronger Canada.
The Leadership Excellence Award for Students
Recognizes a student who has made an exceptional contribution to their institution and the communities it serves. The nominee must be currently enrolled at a CICan member institution.
The Leadership Excellence Award for Non-Managerial Staff
Recognizes an individual or team making an exceptional contribution to their institution and community in a non-managerial role. The nominee(s) must currently be employed by the institution.
The Leadership Excellence Award for Managerial Staff
Recognizes an individual or team making an exceptional contribution to their institution and community in a managerial role. The nominee(s) must currently be employed by the institution.
The Leadership Excellence Award for Faculty
Recognizes an individual or team who has consistently demonstrated teaching excellence and had a significant impact on the personal and academic growth of students. The nominee(s) must currently be employed by the institution.
The Program Excellence Award
Recognizes a program or initiative that is innovative, portable, sustainable, and effective in one or more of the following areas: Indigenous Education; Sustainable Development; Global Engagement; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Applied Research and Innovation.
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Explore the Hall of Excellence
Explore the individuals, teams, and programs whose leadership and achievements have left a lasting mark on their institutions, sectors, and communities.
Nominations
Each fall, we invite nominations to recognize outstanding people, programs, and initiatives driving impact. Award recipients are celebrated at our Connections Conference or Leaders Summit. Subscribe to our Perspectives newsletter to be notified when nominations open and help shine a spotlight on how your institution is shaping stronger communities and a stronger Canada.
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