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Nominations Open for ACC Staff Awards!

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Nominations are now open for the ACC Staff Awards!

Three awards are available:

ACCSA Student Advocate Award
ACCSA Diversity & Inclusion Award
ACCSA Commitment to Student Success Award


ACCSA Student Advocate Award

The ACCSA Student Advocate Award is given to a staff member of Assiniboine Community College who goes above and beyond when advocating for students. This award will be granted to a staff member that speaks up for student rights and guides students toward the ACCSA advocacy services in time of need.


Selection Criteria:
– Has proven that they advocate for students when it comes to College policies and procedures
– Has a great knowledge of the Advocacy Services available at the ACCSA
– Has a great knowledge of policies and procedures at the College

– Is nominated by at least three student members of the ACCSA


ACCSA Diversity & Inclusion Award

The ACCSA Diversity & Inclusion Award is to recognize a staff member of Assiniboine Community College that is committed to inclusion of all students at Assiniboine. This person is someone who follows the philosophy that Diversity should be celebrated. This award will go to one Assiniboine staff member that has proven that they promote Diversity & Inclusion at Assiniboine.


Selection Criteria:
– Has proven that they believe that Diversity in students is something to be celebrated
– Has self awareness when it comes to the protected characteristics of students
– Practices sensitivity by being aware of protected characteristics
– Is sensitive to all accommodations that students may have, and keeps these confidential at all times


ACCSA Commitment to Student Success Award

The ACCSA Commitment to Student Success Award(s) is to recognize a staff member of Assiniboine Community College that is committed to student success, weather that be in the classroom, advocating for student wellbeing, or just being someone available to students. Typically, this award goes to three Assiniboine staff members that have proven their priority for student success. There may be up to three (3) awards presented.


Selection Criteria:
– Has proven that student success is a top priority at Assiniboine
– Typically has a close relationship with the ACCSA, always advocating for their students’ success
– Has a friendly relationship with students, and is always open to student feedback
– Goes above and beyond set standards when it comes to the success of students
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Nomination Process

The deadline for all submissions shall be March 15th, 2023 at 4PM.

1.The nomination form shall be completed in full and submitted to the ACCSA
2. The qualifying nominations will be presented to the SAC for a final decision
3. A final decision will be made by March 31st, 2023
4. All nominees will be notified of the results by March 31st, 2023
5. The successful nominee(s) will be invited to attend the ACCSA Gala as a special guest, where they will receive their award
The nomination form can be found here: https://forms.office.com/r/6T2TyRvCRr