Awards Categories Nominations
We are excited to announce the launch of our revamped 2024 Employee Recognition Awards Program at Keyano College.
This program aims to celebrate and recognize the outstanding work of our employees who demonstrate innovation, dedication, adaptability, and energy in line with our College's Strategy and Values.
The Employee Recognition Awards provide us with the opportunity to nominate and acknowledge individuals whose hard work, dedication, and passion have significantly impacted our students, employees, and communities. Our goal is to honour excellence and positive contributions to the College community while reinforcing our shared values and Keyano’s vision.
Awards Categories
This year's categories highlight the achievements of those who have made a significant impact in areas such as Indigenous education, global engagement, equity and inclusion, and beyond.
Whether through innovative teaching, exceptional service, or leadership that inspires others, these awards recognize the passion and commitment of those who go above and beyond to make a difference at Keyano College and in the broader community.
| Academic Excellence Awards |
| Educational Technology Award |
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This award recognizes faculty or staff who demonstrate educational technology leadership and leverage technology to promote innovative teaching practices that enhance learning.
CRITERIA
- Leadership and Innovation - initiative in research or implement innovative educational technology practices
- Technology for Enhanced Engagement and Interactivity
- Technology for Increased Flexibility & Increased Access
- Technology for Meaningful Feedback and Assessment
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- Dissemination of Technological Practices
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| Champion of Learner Support Award |
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This award recognizes staff members who directly support and contribute to the enhancement of the student learning experience in a significant way.
CRITERIA
- The nominee provides student support which directly enhances learning.
- The nominee is consistently accessible when support is required.
- The nominee develops and/or delivers innovative supports (e.g., tutorials, digital learning objects, service, etc.) that enhance the learning experience
- The nominee consistently provides immediate thoughtful feedback.
- The nominee consistently demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for students. The nominee behaves in a manner that upholds principles of inclusion and diversity.
- Where applicable, the nominee promotes active learning and encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning.
- Where applicable, the nominee addresses individual student needs and provides support to reduce barriers to learning.
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| Distinguished Teaching & Learning Award |
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The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding teaching faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching.
CRITERIA
- Excellence in Teaching
- Inclusive Pedagogy methods & environment
- Demonstrating passion for learning and inspiring students
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| Non-Permanent Teaching and Learning Excellence Award (Sessional & Contract Teaching and Learning Excellence Award) |
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The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding contract nominees who demonstrate excellence in teaching.
CRITERIA
- Excellence in Teaching
- Inclusive Pedagogy methods & environment
- Demonstrating passion for learning and inspiring students
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| Community Impact Award |
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This award recognizes a staff member who gives back to individuals and groups in the local community, provincially, nationally, or internationally.
CRITERIA
- Sustainable & long-lasting impact in the Community
- Relevance of the initiative
- Proven leadership
- Demonstrated strong ability to collaborate with other organizations & communities
- Consistently demonstrated respect, ethics & integrity
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| College Engagement Award |
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This award recognizes a staff member or faculty member who is a real team player and an excellent ambassador for the institution.
CRITERIA
- Staff member who volunteers for events and committees inside the college.
- Promotes the college in the community on their own time and not part of their job.
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| Excellence in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award |
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This award recognizes a college staff member or faculty member who has demonstrated leadership in advancing and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion for its students, faculty, staff, and the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo community. This cannot be the primary function of their job.
CRITERIA
- Impactful contributions & advocacy
- Equitable & sustainable change
- Strategic vision & leadership in fostering -inclusive community within and outside of the College
- Transparency & ethical conduct
- Practice / promotion of activities at the College for underrepresented groups or out in the Community
- Knowledge mobilization
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| Excellence in Global Engagement Award |
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This award recognizes a staff member or faculty member who has, through their initiatives, demonstrated innovation, creativity, and leadership in the internationalization of Keyano. This cannot be the primary function of their job.
CRITERIA
- This cannot be the primary function of their job
- Impactful contributions & advocacy
- Equitable & sustainable change
- Strategic vision & leadership in fostering -inclusive community within and outside of the College
- Transparency & ethical conduct
- Practice / promotion of activities at the College for underrepresented groups or out in the community
- Knowledge mobilization
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| Excellence in Indigenous Education Award |
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This award recognizes a staff member or faculty member committed to Indigenous education and reconciliation principles. This cannot be the primary function of their job.
CRITERIA
- Motivate and inspire interest and learning related to reconciliation, Indigenous peoples, perspectives, knowledge systems, cultures, communities, histories, affairs, and current realities
- Foster and model ongoing dialogue and active listening, acknowledging one’s own positionality and striving to create a shared, ethical space for teaching and learning
- Support and model authentic, respectful, culturally safe, inclusive, and reciprocal relationship building and collaboration with Indigenous peoples, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and communities.
- Thoughtfully include Indigenous knowledges, stories, songs, creative expression, languages, methodologies, pedagogies, cultural protocols and/or traditions as a foundation for student learning and engagement
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| Leadership Excellence Award |
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This award recognizes a staff member or faculty member with exceptional leadership qualities that align with the college's values.
CRITERIA
- Be a role model of Keyano's Values and Ethics - Accountability, Respect and Empathy
- Inspire others to work collaboratively and creatively
- Actively involved in mentorship and development of others
- Demonstrate initiative
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| Services Excellence Award for Non-Academic Staff |
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This award will honour an employee who has consistently gone beyond their regular duties and responsibilities to meet the needs of the College.
CRITERIA
- Non-instructional Employees that go above and beyond to assist other employees and students.
- Participates in college events to make the Keyano experience better for both employees and students.
- Volunteers on college committees to promote the values of the institution. (e.g., clothing drives, KESA, Values, CUPE, KCFA, JWHS, Food Bank Drives etc.)
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Nominations
Nominating someone is a meaningful way to acknowledge their dedication, hard work, and impact on our community. We invite you to participate in recognizing the exceptional contributions of your colleagues by submitting a nomination for the Keyano Employee Recognition Awards 2024. The nomination form will be located on connect until October 4, 2024. Selection will take place via committee and award winners will be celebrated November 14, 2024 during a luncheon event. Calendar invites will go out soon!
Submit a Nomination
