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
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 27, 2012.
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 deadline for nominations is April 27, 2012.