Conference Award Applications

AWARD CATEGORIES (20+ STAFF)

Best Nonprofit Employer - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (20+ staff)

    • A brief overview of your organization’s strategies and initiatives pertaining to its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and programs related to human resources, recruitment, workforce planning, employee engagement, and/or retention.

    • An overview of the achievements of these initiatives over the past year.

    • How your organization promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace to develop an inclusive workplace environment, as well as how your programs are promoted to external candidates.

    • Relevant links, documents or other media to support the application.

    Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

    1. The organization’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

    2. The initiative(s) undertaken by the organization within the focus area of the award

    3. If/How the initiative(s) is/are innovative.

    4. If/How the initiative(s) is/are scalable and can easily be implemented by others.

    5. If/How the initiative(s) is/are is inspiring.

    6. If/How the initiative(s) was/were promoted effectively to the community the organization serves and/or potential donors.

    7. If there was a variety of channels used to support the initiative’s reach and overall effectiveness.

    8. The impact of the initiative(s).

    9. If/How the initiative(s) is/are targeted and measurable.

    10. Overall, if/how the initiative(s) could positively influence practices of others.


    Best Nonprofit Employer - Fundraising Campaign (20+ staff)

      • A brief overview of the fundraising campaign, including its methods, channels and goals.

      • A summary of the campaign’s success and impact, including the amount of funds raised.

      • Relevant links, documents or other media to support the application.

      Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

      1. The organization’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

      2. The initiative(s) undertaken by the organization within the focus area of the award

      3. If/How the initiative(s) is/are innovative.

      4. If/How the initiative(s) is/are scalable and can easily be implemented by others.

      5. If/How the initiative(s) is/are is inspiring.

      6. If/How the initiative(s) was/were promoted effectively to the community the organization serves and/or potential donors.

      7. If there was a variety of channels used to support the initiative’s reach and overall effectiveness.

      8. The impact of the initiative(s).

      9. If/How the initiative(s) is/are targeted and measurable.

      10. Overall, if/how the initiative(s) could positively influence practices of others.



      Best Nonprofit Employer – Technological Innovation (20+ staff)

        • Tell us the story behind your technological innovation: the problem you were trying to solve, the decision-making process for finding a solution, how technology was implemented, and challenges along the way.

        • An overview of the achievements resulting from this innovation over the past year.

        • Relevant links, documents or other media to support the application.

        Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

        1. The organization’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

        2. The initiative(s) undertaken by the organization within the focus area of the award

        3. If/How the initiative(s) is/are innovative.

        4. If/How the initiative(s) is/are scalable and can easily be implemented by others.

        5. If/How the initiative(s) is/are is inspiring.

        6. If/How the initiative(s) was/were promoted effectively to the community the organization serves and/or potential donors.

        7. If there was a variety of channels used to support the initiative’s reach and overall effectiveness.

        8. The impact of the initiative(s).

        9. If/How the initiative(s) is/are targeted and measurable.

        10. Overall, if/how the initiative(s) could positively influence practices of others.



        Best Nonprofit Employer – Volunteer Program (20+ staff)

          • A brief overview of your organization’s strategies and initiatives pertaining to its volunteer program – specifically in the areas of recruitment, engagement, retention and recognition.

          • Demonstrate how your volunteer program has enhanced the work of your organization and created meaningful experience for your volunteers.

          • How your organization demonstrates a commitment to honouring the reciprocal relationship between organizations and volunteers.

          • Relevant links, documents or other media to support the application.

          Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

          1. The organization’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

          2. The initiative(s) undertaken by the organization within the focus area of the award

          3. If/How the initiative(s) is/are innovative.

          4. If/How the initiative(s) is/are scalable and can easily be implemented by others.

          5. If/How the initiative(s) is/are is inspiring.

          6. If/How the initiative(s) was/were promoted effectively to the community the organization serves and/or potential donors.

          7. If there was a variety of channels used to support the initiative’s reach and overall effectiveness.

          8. The impact of the initiative(s).

          9. If/How the initiative(s) is/are targeted and measurable.

          10. Overall, if/how the initiative(s) could positively influence practices of others.



          Best Nonprofit Employer - Workplace Mental Health (20+ staff)

            • A brief overview of your organization’s policies and strategies that encourage mental health in the workplace for staff and/or volunteers.

            • An overview of the achievements of these initiatives over the past year.

            • How your organization fosters mental health and wellbeing within the workplace, as well as how this is promoted to external candidates.

            • Relevant links, documents or other media to support the application.

            Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

            1. The organization’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

            2. The initiative(s) undertaken by the organization within the focus area of the award

            3. If/How the initiative(s) is/are innovative.

            4. If/How the initiative(s) is/are scalable and can easily be implemented by others.

            5. If/How the initiative(s) is/are is inspiring.

            6. If/How the initiative(s) was/were promoted effectively to the community the organization serves and/or potential donors.

            7. If there was a variety of channels used to support the initiative’s reach and overall effectiveness.

            8. The impact of the initiative(s).

            9. If/How the initiative(s) is/are targeted and measurable.

            10. Overall, if/how the initiative(s) could positively influence practices of others.


            Best Nonprofit Employer – Youth Advancement (20+ staff)

              • A brief overview of your organization’s programs and initiatives (for example, mentorship programs), that successfully build a pipeline for young people as staff, leaders and volunteers within their own organization.

              • An overview of the achievements of these initiatives over the past year.

              • How your organization builds bridges with young people, encouraging them to become involved within your organization as a volunteer, employee, or leader.

              • Relevant links, documents or other media to support the application.

              Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

              1. The organization’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

              2. The initiative(s) undertaken by the organization within the focus area of the award

              3. If/How the initiative(s) is/are innovative.

              4. If/How the initiative(s) is/are scalable and can easily be implemented by others.

              5. If/How the initiative(s) is/are is inspiring.

              6. If/How the initiative(s) was/were promoted effectively to the community the organization serves and/or potential donors.

              7. If there was a variety of channels used to support the initiative’s reach and overall effectiveness.

              8. The impact of the initiative(s).

              9. If/How the initiative(s) is/are targeted and measurable.

              10. Overall, if/how the initiative(s) could positively influence practices of others.


              AWARD CATEGORIES (UNDER 20 STAFF)

              Best Nonprofit Employer - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (under 20 staff)

                • A brief overview of your organization’s strategies and initiatives pertaining to its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and programs related to human resources, recruitment, workforce planning, employee engagement, and/or retention.

                • An overview of the achievements of these initiatives over the past year.

                • How your organization promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within the workplace to develop an inclusive workplace environment, as well as how your programs are promoted to external candidates.

                • Relevant links, documents or other media to support the application.

                Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

                1. The organization’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

                2. The initiative(s) undertaken by the organization within the focus area of the award

                3. If/How the initiative(s) is/are innovative.

                4. If/How the initiative(s) is/are scalable and can easily be implemented by others.

                5. If/How the initiative(s) is/are is inspiring.

                6. If/How the initiative(s) was/were promoted effectively to the community the organization serves and/or potential donors.

                7. If there was a variety of channels used to support the initiative’s reach and overall effectiveness.

                8. The impact of the initiative(s).

                9. If/How the initiative(s) is/are targeted and measurable.

                10. Overall, if/how the initiative(s) could positively influence practices of others.


                Best Nonprofit Employer - Fundraising Campaign (under 20 staff)

                  • A brief overview of the fundraising campaign, including its methods, channels and goals.

                  • A summary of the campaign’s success and impact, including the amount of funds raised.

                  • Relevant links, documents or other media to support the application.

                  Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

                  1. The organization’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

                  2. The initiative(s) undertaken by the organization within the focus area of the award

                  3. If/How the initiative(s) is/are innovative.

                  4. If/How the initiative(s) is/are scalable and can easily be implemented by others.

                  5. If/How the initiative(s) is/are is inspiring.

                  6. If/How the initiative(s) was/were promoted effectively to the community the organization serves and/or potential donors.

                  7. If there was a variety of channels used to support the initiative’s reach and overall effectiveness.

                  8. The impact of the initiative(s).

                  9. If/How the initiative(s) is/are targeted and measurable.

                  10. Overall, if/how the initiative(s) could positively influence practices of others.


                  Best Nonprofit Employer – Technological Innovation (under 20 staff)

                    • Tell us the story behind your technological innovation: the problem you were trying to solve, the decision-making process for finding a solution, how technology was implemented, and challenges along the way.

                    • An overview of the achievements resulting from this innovation over the past year.

                    • Relevant links, documents or other media to support the application.

                    Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

                    1. The organization’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

                    2. The initiative(s) undertaken by the organization within the focus area of the award

                    3. If/How the initiative(s) is/are innovative.

                    4. If/How the initiative(s) is/are scalable and can easily be implemented by others.

                    5. If/How the initiative(s) is/are is inspiring.

                    6. If/How the initiative(s) was/were promoted effectively to the community the organization serves and/or potential donors.

                    7. If there was a variety of channels used to support the initiative’s reach and overall effectiveness.

                    8. The impact of the initiative(s).

                    9. If/How the initiative(s) is/are targeted and measurable.

                    10. Overall, if/how the initiative(s) could positively influence practices of others.


                    Best Nonprofit Employer – Volunteer Program (under 20 staff)

                      • A brief overview of your organization’s strategies and initiatives pertaining to its volunteer program – specifically in the areas of recruitment, engagement, retention and recognition.

                      • Demonstrate how your volunteer program has enhanced the work of your organization and created meaningful experience for your volunteers.

                      • How your organization demonstrates a commitment to honouring the reciprocal relationship between organizations and volunteers.

                      • Relevant links, documents or other media to support the application.

                      Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

                      1. The organization’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

                      2. The initiative(s) undertaken by the organization within the focus area of the award

                      3. If/How the initiative(s) is/are innovative.

                      4. If/How the initiative(s) is/are scalable and can easily be implemented by others.

                      5. If/How the initiative(s) is/are is inspiring.

                      6. If/How the initiative(s) was/were promoted effectively to the community the organization serves and/or potential donors.

                      7. If there was a variety of channels used to support the initiative’s reach and overall effectiveness.

                      8. The impact of the initiative(s).

                      9. If/How the initiative(s) is/are targeted and measurable.

                      10. Overall, if/how the initiative(s) could positively influence practices of others.


                      Best Nonprofit Employer - Workplace Mental Health (under 20 staff)

                        • A brief overview of your organization’s policies and strategies that encourage mental health in the workplace for staff and/or volunteers.

                        • An overview of the achievements of these initiatives over the past year.

                        • How your organization fosters mental health and wellbeing within the workplace, as well as how this is promoted to external candidates.

                        • Relevant links, documents or other media to support the application.

                        Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

                        1. The organization’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

                        2. The initiative(s) undertaken by the organization within the focus area of the award

                        3. If/How the initiative(s) is/are innovative.

                        4. If/How the initiative(s) is/are scalable and can easily be implemented by others.

                        5. If/How the initiative(s) is/are is inspiring.

                        6. If/How the initiative(s) was/were promoted effectively to the community the organization serves and/or potential donors.

                        7. If there was a variety of channels used to support the initiative’s reach and overall effectiveness.

                        8. The impact of the initiative(s).

                        9. If/How the initiative(s) is/are targeted and measurable.

                        10. Overall, if/how the initiative(s) could positively influence practices of others.


                        Best Nonprofit Employer – Youth Advancement (under 20 staff)

                          • A brief overview of your organization’s programs and initiatives (for example, mentorship programs), that successfully build a pipeline for young people as staff, leaders and volunteers within their own organization.

                          • An overview of the achievements of these initiatives over the past year.

                          • How your organization builds bridges with young people, encouraging them to become involved with your organization as a volunteer, employee, or leader.

                          • Relevant links, documents or other media to support the application.

                          Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

                          1. The organization’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

                          2. The initiative(s) undertaken by the organization within the focus area of the award

                          3. If/How the initiative(s) is/are innovative.

                          4. If/How the initiative(s) is/are scalable and can easily be implemented by others.

                          5. If/How the initiative(s) is/are is inspiring.

                          6. If/How the initiative(s) was/were promoted effectively to the community the organization serves and/or potential donors.

                          7. If there was a variety of channels used to support the initiative’s reach and overall effectiveness.

                          8. The impact of the initiative(s).

                          9. If/How the initiative(s) is/are targeted and measurable.

                          10. Overall, if/how the initiative(s) could positively influence practices of others.


                          AWARD CATEGORIES (INDIVIDUAL)

                          Best Individual Contribution to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace

                            • A short overview (300 words or less) of the individual’s achievements, workplace activities, testimonials, relevant links, documents and photos to support the application.

                            Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

                            1. The individual’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

                            2. How the individual has positively contributed to the focus area of the award.

                            3. How the individual’s contributions had a positive impact on others (particularly with the focus area of the award).

                            4. If/How the individual’s contributions are targeted and measurable.

                            5. If/How the individual’s contributions may be creative and/or unique.

                            6. If/How the individual’s contributions may have inspired others or their organization to take action.

                            7. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized in their workplace.

                            8. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized externally.

                            9. If/How impact the individual’s contributions have had an impact on the work of the organization and the communities served by their employer.

                            10. Overall, if/how could the individual’s contributions positively influence the policies and practices of other organizations in the sector.


                            Best Individual Contribution to Workplace Mental Health

                              • A short overview (300 words or less) of the individual’s achievements, workplace activities, testimonials, relevant links, documents and photos to support the application.

                              Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

                              1. The individual’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

                              2. How the individual has positively contributed to the focus area of the award.

                              3. How the individual’s contributions had a positive impact on others (particularly with the focus area of the award).

                              4. If/How the individual’s contributions are targeted and measurable.

                              5. If/How the individual’s contributions may be creative and/or unique.

                              6. If/How the individual’s contributions may have inspired others or their organization to take action.

                              7. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized in their workplace.

                              8. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized externally.

                              9. If/How impact the individual’s contributions have had an impact on the work of the organization and the communities served by their employer.

                              10. Overall, if/how could the individual’s contributions positively influence the policies and practices of other organizations in the sector.

                              Best Individual Contribution to Advancing Youth in the Workplace

                                • A short overview (300 words or less) of the individual’s achievements, workplace activities, testimonials, relevant links, documents and photos to support the application.

                                Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

                                1. The individual’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

                                2. How the individual has positively contributed to the focus area of the award.

                                3. How the individual’s contributions had a positive impact on others (particularly with the focus area of the award).

                                4. If/How the individual’s contributions are targeted and measurable.

                                5. If/How the individual’s contributions may be creative and/or unique.

                                6. If/How the individual’s contributions may have inspired others or their organization to take action.

                                7. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized in their workplace.

                                8. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized externally.

                                9. If/How impact the individual’s contributions have had an impact on the work of the organization and the communities served by their employer.

                                10. Overall, if/how could the individual’s contributions positively influence the policies and practices of other organizations in the sector.



                                Best Individual Fundraising Professional

                                  • A short overview (300 words or less) of the individual’s achievements, fundraising activities, testimonials, relevant links, documents and photos to support the application.

                                  Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

                                  1. The individual’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

                                  2. How the individual has positively contributed to the focus area of the award.

                                  3. How the individual’s contributions had a positive impact on others (particularly with the focus area of the award).

                                  4. If/How the individual’s contributions are targeted and measurable.

                                  5. If/How the individual’s contributions may be creative and/or unique.

                                  6. If/How the individual’s contributions may have inspired others or their organization to take action.

                                  7. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized in their workplace.

                                  8. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized externally.

                                  9. If/How impact the individual’s contributions have had an impact on the work of the organization and the communities served by their employer.

                                  10. Overall, if/how could the individual’s contributions positively influence the policies and practices of other organizations in the sector.



                                  Best Individual Volunteer Management Professional

                                    • A short overview (300 words or less) of the individual’s achievements, workplace activities, testimonials, relevant links, documents and photos to support the application.

                                    Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

                                    1. The individual’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

                                    2. How the individual has positively contributed to the focus area of the award.

                                    3. How the individual’s contributions had a positive impact on others (particularly with the focus area of the award).

                                    4. If/How the individual’s contributions are targeted and measurable.

                                    5. If/How the individual’s contributions may be creative and/or unique.

                                    6. If/How the individual’s contributions may have inspired others or their organization to take action.

                                    7. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized in their workplace.

                                    8. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized externally.

                                    9. If/How impact the individual’s contributions have had an impact on the work of the organization and the communities served by their employer.

                                    10. Overall, if/how could the individual’s contributions positively influence the policies and practices of other organizations in the sector.

                                    Most Outstanding Individual Impact - Volunteer

                                      • A short overview (300 words or less) of the nominee’s achievements, volunteer activities, testimonials, relevant links, documents and photos to support the application.

                                      Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

                                      1. The individual’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

                                      2. How the individual has positively contributed to the focus area of the award.

                                      3. How the individual’s contributions had a positive impact on others (particularly with the focus area of the award).

                                      4. If/How the individual’s contributions are targeted and measurable.

                                      5. If/How the individual’s contributions may be creative and/or unique.

                                      6. If/How the individual’s contributions may have inspired others or their organization to take action.

                                      7. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized in their workplace.

                                      8. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized externally.

                                      9. If/How impact the individual’s contributions have had an impact on the work of the organization and the communities served by their employer.

                                      10. Overall, if/how could the individual’s contributions positively influence the policies and practices of other organizations in the sector.


                                      Most Outstanding Individual Impact - Staff

                                        • A short overview (300 words or less) of the nominee’s achievements, workplace activities, testimonials, relevant links, documents and photos to support the application.

                                        Within your submission, please look to demonstrate:

                                        1. The individual’s commitment to the focus area of the award.

                                        2. How the individual has positively contributed to the focus area of the award.

                                        3. How the individual’s contributions had a positive impact on others (particularly with the focus area of the award).

                                        4. If/How the individual’s contributions are targeted and measurable.

                                        5. If/How the individual’s contributions may be creative and/or unique.

                                        6. If/How the individual’s contributions may have inspired others or their organization to take action.

                                        7. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized in their workplace.

                                        8. If/How have the individual’s contributions been recognized externally.

                                        9. If/How impact the individual’s contributions have had an impact on the work of the organization and the communities served by their employer.

                                        10. Overall, if/how could the individual’s contributions positively influence the policies and practices of other organizations in the sector.


                                         
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