Established in 2012, the Alumni Association invites The Michener Institute community to submit nominations for the Young Alumni Award.  The Young Alumni Award recognizes and honours young alumni who demonstrate significant professional accomplishments and commitment to others.  It also calls the public’s attention to the vital role Michener graduates play in health care communities.

To help Michener select the best possible candidate, we invite you to nominate individuals that you feel are deserving of this award.

Eligibility

Nominees must be graduates of The Michener Institute of Education at UHN or the former The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and have graduated within the last seven (7) years. Current members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors are not eligible to apply.  To be eligible, such individuals must have been away from active service or membership in the aforementioned group for a period of three years or longer.

Criteria

In considering a nominee for the award, the Board will be guided in its selection by one or more of the following criteria:

• Demonstrated significant achievement in his/her career through contributions to leadership, mentorship, stewardship, peer and student support, and/or research and scholarship.
• Demonstrated support to Michener initiatives through philanthropy and/or activities involving Michener programs and/or service on Michener boards/committees/project teams
• Advocacy of Michener’s Mission, Vision and Values, which include interprofessional collaboration; lifelong learning; and the culture of inquiry
• Demonstrated significant achievement in his/her professional discipline and/or the community of professional practice
• The reputation, achievements and contributions of the nominee must bring honour and prestige to The Michener Institute

Process

Nominations package must include:

• Executive summary articulating why this candidate is deserving of the Young Alumni Award
• A short biography of the nominee
• At least one additional letter of support  from someone other than the original nominator

Nominations will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

The final decision will be made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. All nominations will be held in confidence. Only the selected recipient in any given year will be contacted.

Submit nominations and supporting documents by email to alumni@michener.ca or call 416-596-3141 if you have any questions about the process. Or send a letter addressed to:

Alumni Relations Office
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN
222 St. Patrick Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1V4

Past Recipients

2013 Michael Velec, Radiation Therapy, 2006

2012 Caitlin Gillan, Radiation Therapy, 2007

The Alumni of Distinction Award, established in 2003, is The Michener Institute Alumni Association’s highest honour, recognizing graduates who have made outstanding contributions to the community and the applied health sciences professions.

As a member of Michener’s community, you are invited to submit nominations for this award. The Alumni of Distinction Award offers an exciting opportunity to honour some deserving individuals and to call the public’s attention to the vital role Michener graduates play in the applied health care community.

To help Michener select the best possible candidates, we invite you to nominate individuals that you feel are deserving of this prestigious award.  Candidates should demonstrate career achievement and a real commitment to others.

Criteria

In considering a nominee for the award, the Board will be guided in its selection by one or more of the following criteria:

• Demonstrated significant achievement in his/her career through outstanding service to Michener and/or the health care community, nationally or internationally
• Demonstrated significant achievement in his/her professional discipline and/or the community of professional practice that aligns with The Michener Institute’s Vision, Mission and Values.
• The reputation, achievements and contributions of the nominee must bring honour and prestige to The Michener Institute

Eligibility

Nominees must be graduates of  The Michener Institute of Education at UHN or the former The Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences or Toronto Institute for Medical Technology and have graduated over 15 years before the year of nomination.

Current members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors are not eligible and will, therefore, not be considered for the candidacy.  To be eligible, such individuals must have been away from active service or membership in the aforementioned group for a period of three years or longer.

Process

Nominations package must include:

• Executive summary articulating why this candidate is deserving of the Michener Alumni of Distinction Award
• A short biography of the nominee or a copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae
• At least one additional letter of support  from someone other than the original nominator

Nominations will be accepted on an ongoing basis. The final decision will be made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

All nominations will be held in confidence. Only the selected recipient in any given year will be contacted. Nominees not selected in the year of initial application will be considered for an additional two (2) years.

Submit nominations and supporting documents by email to alumni@michener.ca or call 416-596-3141 if you have any questions about the process.

Or send a letter addressed to:

Alumni Relations Office
The Michener Institute of Education at UHN
222 St. Patrick Street
Toronto, ON M5T 1V4

Past Recipients

2013 Deborah Havill (Radiological Technology 1976, Clinical Research Associate, 2010)

2012 – Janet Fraser (Respiratory Therapy, 1977)

2009 – Cathy Babiak (Radiological Technology, 1976, Ultrasound, 1982)

2008 – Michele Henry (Medical Laboratory Technology, 1985)

2006 – Denis Poulin (Ultrasound 1993)
2006 – Dr. Winston Isaac (Respiratory Therapy 1973)

2005 – Lynn Yawney (Medical Laboratory Technology 1975, Cytogenetics 1989)
2005 – Stephanie Holowka (Radiography 1987)

2004 – Betty Anne Clark (Medical Laboratory Technology 1970)
2004 – Neena Kanwar (Nuclear Medicine 1981)
2004 – Rossana Magnotta (Medical Laboratory Science 1973)

2003 Lindsay Campbell (Medical Laboratory Science, 1969)