Regional Group Excellence Award


About the Award

The IPAC Regional Group Excellence Award recognizes the importance and contribution of regional group programming and services to the overall vitality, growth and value of IPAC as a national membership-based organization. Regional groups were formed soon after IPAC's inception. Their goal is to pursue the national mission at local and regional levels. RGs provide opportunities for a broader range of participation in the Institute. Since the 1960s, these groups of volunteers have become the organizational backbone of IPAC. The RG that has most distinguished itself through innovative programming and initiatives during the year will receive the award. 

Key Dates

Nomination Deadline July 22, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.
Winners Notified Winner will be contacted before the Annual Conference in September
Awards Presented IPAC 2022 Annual Conference

Criteria for Assessment

Please nominate one unique initiative which you have undertaken over the past year. The initiative may be an innovative program, membership recruitment tool, collaborative undertaking or any other success that aligns with the IPAC’s mission and goals. Describe how it meets the following criteria:

  • COLLABORATION: What was unique about the way the group collaborated – internally and externally – to execute the initiative?  
  • NETWORKING: How were networking opportunities increased?
  • LEARNING: What learning opportunities were offered?
  • MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION: How did the initiative affect overall membership numbers?
  • LEADERSHIP IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: How leadership demonstrated?
  • CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: Did the initiative recognize excellence?

Nominations

Award submissions should consist of a brief description that highlights the aspects of the nominee’s recent accomplishments, focusing on the criteria listed above. Nominations should be no longer than 1500 words. You may attach samples of newsletters, programs, video or other relevant material to assist in demonstrating the initiative’s impact or innovation.

Send your nominations to Patricia Bishop, Director of Communications and Learning, [email protected].

Past Winners

2021 Winner - Nova Scotia Regional Group
2020 Winner - Manitoba Regional Group
2019 Winner - Fredericton Regional Group