11th Annual A.C.E. Education Awards

Nomination Package

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Honouring Our Traditions, Celebrating Our Future

THE ABORIGINAL CIRCLE OF EDUCATORS

IS CALLING FOR NOMINATIONS!

Do you know someone?

Whose promotion of Aboriginal perspectives in Education should be recognised?

Who is pursuing a degree, or an advanced degree, in Education?

Who is leading others?

A.C.E. is looking to honour individuals who promote and celebrate Aboriginal perspectives in Manitoba.If you know someone who deserves to be recognised, honoured and celebrated, please forward a completed Nomination application, with supporting documents, no later than

OCTOBER 15, 2016

Applications without ALL supporting documentation WILL NOTbe considered.

Nominees and Nominators will be notified by November 30, 2016

Come celebrate those who have made a difference and those who will

At the 10th Annual A.C.E. Education Awards Banquet, February 16, 2017

Please complete the attached Nomination package and return it to:

Deborah Clark, Executive Director, Aboriginal Circle of Educators

715 Main Street,Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3N7

Email:

Email Strongly Preferred

AWARD CATEGORIES

Honouring Our Elders

  • An Aboriginal Elder who serves the people through traditional knowledge and teachings.Must be 55 years of age or older.

Our Young Leaders – Bursary ($500)

  • High School student or mature student that aspires to be an educator and demonstrates a commitment to the continuation of Aboriginal education initiatives. Must be registeredat a recognized University, College or Training Program.

Leadership Sustaining Our Ways – Scholarship ($1000)

  • Individual entered in a Masters or Ph.D. program and has proven their commitment to increase the success of Aboriginal students. Must possess a post-secondary diploma that has been applied to an educational setting.

Researcher and/or Curriculum Development

  • Individual involved in an aspect of Aboriginal research or the development and implementation of Aboriginal perspectives in all curriculums.

Honouring Our Allies

  • Individual who is non-Aboriginal but demonstrates a commitment in promoting Aboriginal education initiatives.

Trailblazer Lifetime Achiever

  • Individual who has committed themselves to Aboriginal education in their lifetime in varying capacities.

Spirituality/Culture Education

  • Individual who is dedicated to and involved in the process of conservation of Aboriginal cultures and traditions.

Aboriginal Language Education

  • Individual who is dedicated to and involved in the process of conservation of languages through various initiatives.

NOMINEE INFORMATION

Award Category:
Nominee’s Name:
Nominee’s Profession/Field of Study:
Nominee’s Address:
Community: / Province: / Postal Code:
Contact Numbers: / Work: / Cel: / Home:
Email: Work
Email: Alternate:

Nominees must:

  • Be of Aboriginal descent (with the exception of the Honouring Our Allies Award),
  • Be a contributor to the Aboriginal education community,
  • Be 16 years of age or older,
  • Agree with the mission and guiding principles of the Aboriginal Circle of Educators
  • Consent to the nomination by signing the Nomination Form.

All the following informationMUST BE INCLUDEDwhen submitting a nomination:

Biography-Please provide us a short (1-2 page), typed biography of the nominee.

It should be specific in discussing which way the nominee has portrayed him/herself as fitting the criteria within the chosen award category. Their accomplishments and educational contributions to the Aboriginal community should also be included.

Resume-Please provide us with a most recent copy of the nominee’s resume.

Letters of Support-Please provide us with at leasttwo (2) letters of support, other than the nominator. These letters should outline the nominee’s accomplishments in relation to the award category and should give some reference to Aboriginal Circle of Educators and their mission and guiding principles.

Nominators cannot write a Letter of Support.

Photographs-Please provide at least one high resolution [at least 300 dpi], digital photograph, formalor informal, that reflects the nominee’s personality and fit with the criteria. Traditional photographs, if submitted, will be returned as quickly as possible.

If chosen as a recipient, 4-6 additional photographs will be required.

NOMINATOR INFORMATION

Please complete the following information.We may contact you during the selection process.

Nominator’s Name:
Nominator’s Profession/Field of Study:
Nominator’s Address:
Community: / Province: / Postal Code:
Contact Numbers: / Work: / Cel: / Home:
Email: Work
Email: Alternate:
A.C.E. Member: Yes/No / Date:

Signature: ______Type Name, if emailing Nomination Package

Yes, I have contacted and received consent of the Nominee for her/his nomination to be put forward for an A.C.E. Education Award. Please check if submitting by email.

APPLICATION CHECK LIST

Before you send in your complete application package, check for:

Signatures (both yours and the nominee’s)

Nomination Form with all applicable areas completed.

Copy of nominees resume

Typed biography of Nominee

Two (2) letters of support (Other than the Nominator)

Photograph(s) (at least 1MB in size)

Copies of any other supporting or pertinent documents like newspaper clippings or work samples. Supporting Documentation cannot be returned.

Incomplete packages will not be considered and will be emailed back to the Nominator

Deadline date for Nominations: October 15, 2015

Email submissions are Preferred.

Application must be fully completed to be considered

For more information see website:

Nominees and Nominators will be notified by November 30, 2016