Leadership Award

The Leadership Award is presented to recognize outstanding leadership in innovation, system integration and/or further family-centred care.
Award recipients in this category will have played a significant leadership role at a local or regional level. As a result of the initiative, new and creative service delivery models have advanced evidence based and/or best practice. Continuous learning opportunities are or will be experienced.

Eligibility:
CTCs, Individuals, Families, Networks, Organizations.

Presentation:
The presentation of the Leadership Award will take place at the Tribute Awards Luncheon during the Annual OACRS Conference.

Nomination Process:
Nominations will accepted from member CTCs, self nominations are accepted.
Completion of a formal application is required.

Deadline:
June 30, 2012

1. Support Documentation for Nomination:
   • In an essay of no more than 350 words, describe how, through significant achievements or contributions on a provincial level, this nominee has impacted the quality of life for children and youth with disabilities and their families.
   • A letter of recommendation from a CTC must be included in the application
   • Additional letters of recommendation from community partners, families, etc, may be included.
   • A list of CTCs who have benefitted must be included in the application
     
2. Please indicate whether or not the Nominee is aware of the nomination and in agreement to have their name and organization put forward for consideration by OACRS for a Partnership Award?
   
3. Please indicate whether of not the Nominee is available to attend the Tribute Luncheon on Monday, 5 November 2012?
   

OACRS may request additional information to support the nomination.