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CCNS Excellence Awards 2013

Awards Criteria

The CCNS Excellence Awards were introduced in 2009 to mark 10 years of working with our partners to enable quality cancer prevention and care for Nova Scotians as well as recognize leadership, innovative practice, and excellence in patient care for Nova Scotia cancer patients and families.

With your help, we’ll acknowledge the work and commitment of the many dedicated people who are part of Nova Scotia’s cancer system.

Who is eligible for nomination?

Health Professionals
Health Administrators
Researchers
Volunteers
Nominees may be working or retired
Nominees may be present or former residents of Nova Scotia

Both individual and group/team nominations will be considered. Posthumous nominations will also be considered.

Who can submit a nomination?

Cancer Patients and/or their families
Volunteers
Advocates
Health Professionals
Health Administrators
Researchers
Members of the community

Nomination Information
Only complete nominations will be considered by the awards committee; a completed nomination includes:

Nomination form
Letter from the nominator outlining why the individual or group is being nominated
Two letters of support
Nomination and supporting letters should speak to and provide examples of how the nominee has met each of the qualifications outlined

Submission Details

Each submission must be emailed/postmarked separately.
Nomination packages must be emailed/postmarked no later than April 26, 2013.
Nominators are encouraged to send their applications electronically if possible.
Excellence Award nominees from previous years are still eligible for nomination.

Please note: Full-time staff and current board members of Cancer Care Nova Scotia are not eligible for nomination. In addition, they cannot submit a nomination nor provide a letter of support.

Nominations should be sent to:

via email: ccns.nshealth.ca

hard copies: CCNS Excellence Awards Committee
  C/o Mr. Kris Kennedy
  Cancer Care Nova Scotia
  1276 South Park Street, Bethune 540
  Halifax NS B3H 2Y9

The nomination form for the 2013 CCNS Excellence Awards is now available.

The nomination form for the 2013 CCNS Excellence Awards is now available.

Award Qualifications

Pioneer Excellence
1. The individual or group has provided early leadership, has acted as a catalyst for change and has left a legacy of accomplishment, which continues to positively impact the provincial cancer system in Nova Scotia.
2. The individual or group has an enduring history, a record of accomplishment and may be in the late stages of their career.
3. The individual or group is notable for the strength and magnitude of the impact they have had on the cancer system.

Leadership Excellence
1. The individual or group’s leadership has resulted
in a substantial contribution to cancer control in the province.
2. The individual or group has led, or through their actions,
has inspired a change in policy that has resulted in reducing cancer risk.
3.The individual or group has recognized a challenge and has used innovative thinking to positively impact the cancer system.

Excellence in Patient Care
1. The individual or group has substantially improved some
aspect of care for cancer patients.
2. The individual or group has contributed to assuring
patient-centred care is at the forefront of the health care
agenda.

NEW! As of 2012, there are two awards in this category; one for a health professional or group and one for a volunteer or group. The qualifications are the same for both awards, as above. As in the past, supporting letters for the health professional award must come from co-workers and/or patients.