F. Darren Smith Award of Excellence Nomination Form | 1

Description

The F. Darren Smith Award of Excellence was established to recognize and honour individuals in the Canadian police community who demonstrate outstanding leadership, commitment, and vision for the advancement of technology-enhanced learning (TEL).

This award is dedicated to the memory of Staff SuperintendentF. Darren Smith of the Toronto Police Service.

Eligibility

All sworn and civilian members of the Canadian police community, including employees of police services, training academies, and related agencies, are eligible for this award.

Criteria

Nominees to this award will demonstrate the following qualities:

  • Creates a compelling vision for the future of learning within their organization;
  • Has faced and overcome organizational learning challenges;
  • Initiates new initiatives that use TEL solutions;
  • Inspires and motivates colleagues to embrace TEL;
  • Shows leadership in establishing and achieving organizational learning goals through TEL solutions; and
  • Actively advocates for TEL and shares information and knowledge to enhance and advance TEL across the Canadian police sector.

Selection

An individual may nominate themselves or be nominated by another individual/organizationwithin the sector. A nomination form must be completed and submitted to the Award Selection Committee by the nomination deadline. Only one award will be presented each year.

  • The Award Selection Committee will review all submissions and determine the award recipient;
  • CPKN will notify the successful recipient of the Committee’s decision;
  • The award will be announced at the annual Stanhope Conference;
  • The award recipient will receive a plaque and will be acknowledged on CPKN’s website. A donation in the amount of $500 will also be made in the recipient’s name to Dr. John Turnbull's Research and Patient Equipment and Services for the ALS Clinic at McMaster University Medical Centre.
Name of Nominee
(Individual Name) / Name / Rank / Position Title
Nominee Employment Information / Organization/Service / Division/Unit
Nominee Contact Information / eMail / Telephone
Mailing Address / City / Province / Postal Code
Description of Achievements / Please provide a summary of the nominee’s achievements/work, their outcomes/effectiveness, and qualities deserving recognition as they relate to the award criteria.Limit of 750 words.
Optional Supporting Documentation / Nomination packages may include additional supporting documentation such as letters of support, photographs, publications, media stories, and testimonials, which may be helpful for the selection committee in its deliberations. Please note materials will not be returned.