Counsellor Award

TFA counsellors, except a member of the Selection Committee, are eligible for these awards. If a member of the Selection Committee is nominated or applies, they should either withdraw the nomination/application or step down from the Selection Committee and be replaced. Those receiving the award may not receive the award again for the following two years (e.g. 2021-2022 recipient receiving an award in Winter 2022 would not be eligible to apply for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 awards).

For each awards cycle, applications/nominations are based upon the previous academic year’s annual report. (e.g. For the 2022-2023 awards cycle, applications/nominations are based on the May 2022 annual report).

Awards are given by application or nomination. Faculty, librarians, counsellors, Chairs, Directors and students may nominate.

Excellence should be demonstrated in professional service to the Centre for Student Development and Counselling , the University or the community.

1. Obtain the nominee's permission (if applicable);
2. Complete the nomination package as described below;
3. Submit the nomination package via the Online Nomination Portal on the Recognition website;
4. Nominee will receive a confirmation email with a link to provide online consent before the deadline. This step must be completed before the deadline.

The submission must include:

• Citation (100 words maximum) – highlight why the nominee deserves this award and any notable achievements. This citation will be included in related university communication should the nominee or team be selected.
• Supporting Statement (500 words maximum) - supports the nomination/application based on exceptional service to the Centre for Student Development and Counselling or University and/or any ways in which the service may have impacted the reputation of that unit, the broader community or the profession.
• Annual Report from the previous academic year. Only those attachments directly related to the award being sought should be attached for the purposes of the application/nomination.
• Two Letters of Support (one page maximum each) demonstrating how the applicant/nominee has demonstrated excellence in at least one of the areas noted in the statement.
• Updated CV in Common or OCGS format – this requirement is submitted after the initial application/nomination process. Applicants/nominees will be prompted by email to submit this portion.

The Counsellor Award Selection Committee is composed of three Counsellors. The committee will evaluate the applications/ nominations.

Nomination deadline: November 7 at noon
Recipient notified by: December 21, 2023
Award presentation: Toronto Met Awards Gala