AWARDS
Canadian Emergency Management & Business Continuity Awards
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Emergency Management
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Business Continuity
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Program overview
The purpose of the awards program is to recognize and encourage those who have made extraordinary contributions to emergency management or business continuity in Canada. The awards provide an opportunity for Canadians to honour individuals who have raised the bar and set standards for others to emulate.
Description
The awards recognize individuals who have made a lasting contribution in the fields of emergency management or business continuity in at least one of the following areas:
- Community Preparedness (Provincial/Territorial, Regional or Municipal)
- National Preparedness
- Private Sector Preparedness
Categories
There are two awards:
Canadian Award for Emergency Management - to recognize an individual who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in, or contribution to emergency management. For the purposes of this award, emergency management is defined as an integrated approach to the management of emergency programs and activities for all four emergency phases (prevention/mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery), for all types of emergencies and disasters (natural and human induced), and for all levels of government and the private sector.
Canadian Award for Business Continuity Management - to recognize an individual who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in, or contribution to business continuity management (or continuity of operations planning). For the purposes of this award, business continuity management is defined as a holistic management process that identifies potential impacts that threaten an organization and provides a framework for building resilience with the capability for an effective response that safeguards the interests of its key stakeholders, reputation, brand, and value-creating activities
General Eligibility
Individuals involved in the selection process, including members of the selection committee and Directors, employees and contractors of the Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness, may not submit nominations or be eligible for nomination.
All nominees must be active volunteers or professionals in the field of emergency management or business continuity for five or more years (since January 1, 2007).
Nomination Process
- The nominator must choose one category per nomination.
- Nominations may be submitted by any person familiar with the nominee and his/her work; self-nominations will be accepted
- Nominations should provide two references. The nominator may be one reference.
- Submission forms will be posted on the CCEP web site.
- Nominations must be made on-line in the format published on CCEP's web site.
- The Selection Committees may invite nominators to make a short presentation by video or telephone conference.
Marketing the Awards
The award criteria and details will be announced through CCEP's communications media (CCEP's web site and newsletter), as well as through professional associations in Canada, Provincial EMO's and federal government departments.
Timeline
The timeline for selection of the 2012 Awards is:
Feb 27: Nominations open
May 18: Nominations close
Jun 04: Final selection by Committee
Jun 26: Award Announcement
Selection Process
To be considered, a nominee must:
- meet the eligibility requirements;
- be nominated according to the guidelines;
- provide at least two references.
Selection Committees |
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Emergency Management Award Richard Kinchlea (Chair)Operations Consultant, Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness Past President, Ontario Association of Emergency Managers John Lindsay Department Chair, Department of Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies Brandon University Alain Normand Manager, Emergency Measures City of Brampton Past President, Ontario Association of Emergency Managers Dr. James Young President Correct Solutions |
Business Continuity Award Lisa Benini MBCP, CRMBCM Consultant Benini Consulting Ltd. Adrian Gordon Member Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness Jayne Howe FBCI, MRP, CBRM Managing Partner THE HOWE PARTNERSHIP Heather Tomalty ABCP President & CEO Ever Resilient Consulting and Training Ann Wyganowski (Chair) MBCP, CBRM, MBCI Vice President, HZX Business Continuity Planning Past President, Disaster Recovery Information Exchange (DRIE) Toronto |
Nomination Forms and SubmissionsNomination submissions for the 2012 awards are due on or before midnight (Eastern DST) May 18, 2012.Email submissions to nominations@ccep.ca Download nomination submission form HERE |
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