ND Awards Nominations 2025
How to Nominate a Colleague
Step 1: Complete the Nomination FormNominations must be submitted by a primary nominator who is a current BCND member. Self-nominations are not permitted.
Before proceeding, please ensure you have the nominee’s permission to put their name forward. Once permission is given, please have the nominee fill out and sign the Nominee Declaration Gorm.
Please note,
the deadline for submission is September 1, 2025 at 4pm.
- Nominee Declaration Form
Please include the filled out Nominee Declaration Form from above, also found here. - Letters of Support
A minimum of two and a maximum of five letters. At least one letter must be from a current BCND member.
Be sure to review our guidelines for writing letters of support. - Headshot of the Nominee
Please include a clear headshot for use in the awards program. Formal photos are not required but we will need a clear shot of the nominees face. Please ensure you submit the highest quality headshot and biggest file size available.If your nominee needs a headshot, BCND offers this service—contact Killian Stone at kstone@bcnd.ca to arrange one.
- Nominee Biography
Provide a brief bio of approximately 300 words. This should give a high-level overview of the nominee’s career and contributions. A version of this biography will appear in the awards program if selected.
Step 3: Submit Your Nomination PackageOnce all materials are ready, upload them through the online Nomination Submission Form.
Note: You will not be able to save your progress—please have all components prepared before starting the form.
Step 4: ConfirmationAfter you click submit, our team will review your submission and send a confirmation email within two business days.
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