To be given to a member of the Financial Management Institute for distinguished service to the fmi*igf that has enhanced its national prestige and profile, or for significant and sustained volunteer contribution beyond what is normally expected of volunteers towards the success of fmi*igf National activities.

Process

Criteria

Distinguished service will be considered on a broad basis as any act, achievement or service that:

1. enhanced the prestige of the fmi*igf;
2. enabled the fmi*igf to render greater service to its membership; and/or
3. brought honour to the fmi*igf in any form.

Significant and/or sustained volunteer contribution will be considered on a broad basis including:

1. high level of effort by the volunteer;
2. exceptionally lengthy participation (i.e., multiple years);
3. leadership that inspires other volunteers; and/or
4. personal sacrifices made.

Eligibility

Any member of the fmi*igf except individuals serving as National and Chapter Officers at the time that the award is presented.

Type and Frequency

Plaque to be presented at PD Week or at PSMW. The recipient will receive travel costs, if required, for the purpose of receiving this Award.

Number to be Awarded

Maximum of two per year.

Award Selection Committee

Three members: the President as Chairperson, the immediate past President and one other past President as selected by the President.

Nominations

The nomination may be made by an fmi*igf Chapter or an individual fmi*igf member and should be accompanied by a complete description of the act, achievement or service for which the award is recommended and cite specific facts and recognizable actions rather than opinions or conclusions.

Nominations should be sent to:

fmi*igf Awards Program
Financial Management Institute of Canada
309 Cooper Street, Suite 503
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0G5

Format

Biographical Sketch of Nominee

The nomination should include the nominee's name, title/position, home mailing address, education/professional designation, and any other pertinent background information that will assist in evaluating the nominee's achievements.

Description of Accomplishment

The description should include:

1. the objectives and significance of the accomplishment;
2. the methodology used;
3. any relationship to previous work attempted in this field;
4. the impact of the accomplishment; and
5. the results achieved and anticipated.

Citation

Describe succinctly the highlights of the accomplishment, particularly its impact and results (realized or anticipated). This statement will be used as the formal award citation.

Signature

The nomination should be signed by the individual nominator or the Chapter President and must include the nominator's mailing address and telephone number.