The Nomination Process: How to Nominate

Each Nominee MUST answer the following questions to a maximum of 250 words per question. Submissions should be limited to innovation or continuous improvement in one nomination area that has been implemented within the last 18 months. Each organization may submit a maximum of three nominations in all categories, combined.

The judging panel requires a clear and consistent explanation of what differentiates the nominee from its peers. The summary should include why the organization / individual / program is unique and what makes it “the best.” This should include a narrative of not only what was done, but also “how” and “why.”

  1.  What new or innovative programs/projects did your organization complete during the last 18 months. 
  2. What was the objective of the project, what issues was this project created to address?
  3. Why was this important to the organization?
  4. What were the achieved results and impact on the organization?
  5. How did the organization’s approach to implementing these changes support value creation for the organization and its stakeholders?
  6. How was the board involved in the process?
  7. How did the board oversee the project’s performance?
  8. What was the role that the Governance Professional played in coordinating/managing these processes and how were they empowered, resourced and supported to add the most value? If you an submitting a nomination for Governance Professional of the Year or Peter Dey Achievement Award, your submission must include 750-words Executive Summary instead of the above sets of questions.

If you an submitting a nomination for Governance Professional of the Year or Peter Dey Achievement Award, your submission must include 750-words Executive Summary instead of the above sets of questions.

Attachments should be used sparingly, if at all. If used, they should be provided as an example of the practice, process or innovation, not as a description of it.

When including supporting materials to support the nomination from other document, please provide extracts only of the relevant page or pages, as well as highlight the specific areas that are being submitted as supporting information. NO MORE than up to 7 pages of supporting materials can be provided in a single file for any one submission.

Executive summaries that refer to a “see attached” within their narrative to describe their innovation will be returned for rewrite. They must summarize each element within the summary.

Eligibility

The ‘Excellence in Governance Award’ is open to all organizations, sectors, and industries (listed, private, public, crown, not for profit, co-op, etc.) listed and head-quartered in Canada to take part. Individual or team submissions will be accepted in each category.

Submissions should be limited to innovation or continuous improvement in one nomination area that has been implemented within the last 18 months. Each organization may submit a maximum of three nominations in all categories, combined.

You may submit in multiple categories; however, each submission requires an entry form for its respective category.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: To allow for fair competition, award winners who were selected in the previous year will be subject to a 1-year cool-off period in their respective winning category. Award winners are still able and encouraged to submit maximum of three nominations in all other categories, combined.

The deadline for nominations is May 5, 2024, and the shortlist of finalists for the awards will be announced in June, 2024. The 2024 Excellence in Governance Award winners will be announced and celebrated on Thursday, November 7th, 2024, Toronto, ON.

The judging committee is solely responsible for selecting those to appear on the various categories. GPC staff and board members will not be directly nor indirectly involved in company submissions or choosing those selected to appear on the various panels. The judges’ decision is final, and no negotiation will take place.

How to Enter a Submission

  1. Create an account and log in to www.excellenceingovernanceawards.org
  2. Select the category: Start by providing the award category being applied for and all necessary contact information.
  3. Answer the questions outline above.  
  4. Provide an executive summary: (for the Governance Professional of the Year and Peter Dey Achievement Award only):  For each category you must submit a short executive summary which outlines achievements and addresses each specific criterion and questions as outlined in the submission brief. The executive summary is limited to a maximum of 750 words. 
  5. Supporting materials: Although it is not required, you are more than welcome to include supporting materials in your submission. Judges will need specific references to direct them easily to the exact sections/pages of your materials that support your submission.  
  6. Provide nominee consent: Complete, sign, and submit the entry form. You may nominate yourself or an organization other than your own. In either case, the executive summary needs to be submitted as described above, including the optional supporting materials. If a nomination is submitted for another organization or individual(s) and the nominating party wishes to remain anonymous, please make a note of this on the summary form and GPC will follow up with the nominee(s) directly for their consent and materials. 
  7. Review Submission Form:  You will no longer be able to edit your nomination once you click SUBMIT.
  8. SUBMIT.
  9. Repeat the above steps for each entry you have.

Category Checklist

Submissions will be accepted for organizations. Submissions may be made in multiple categories, but each entry must be submitted separately and be accompanied by an executive summary, and entry form.

PRIVACY POLICY: The identities of individuals and organizations entered in the nominations for the EGAs will be kept confidential. No public disclosure of nominations or nominees will be made with the exception of those companies that are selected for the shortlist in each category and of those companies that are selected as the winners. Any nomination submitted and its supporting material will be kept confidential by GPC and its judging panel. Nomination materials (electronic or hard copy) submitted will be destroyed after the Awards have been presented, unless the nominee(s) request the return of materials at the time of entry via the entry form.

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