Recognizing Excellence
Do you have a colleague who provides exceptional service to students who are blind
or who have low vision? Do you know someone who provides resources or support services that enhance the lives of students who are blind or partially sighted? Honour their contributions today by nominating them for a 2016 Seeing Beyond the Horizon Award.
Awards Ceremony (May 6, 2016)
The 2016 Seeing Beyond the Horizon Awards will be presented at the Canadian Conference for Educators, Parents and Professionals of Children who are Blind or Partially Sighted reception hosted by the BC Vision Teachers Association with the support of Shared Vision BC and PRCVI, May 6, 2016 at the Conference Venue, Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, B.C.
Awards Available
The Excellence in Teaching Award will be presented to an individual who is engaged in direct service to children and youth who are blind or partially sighted. The recipient demonstrates innovation and dedication as an educator of children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and whose service, innovative approach, and dedication have been outstanding in the field of education of students who are blind or who have low vision.
The Distinguished Service Award shall be presented to an individual who is indirectly involved in activities that substantially benefit or contribute to the education of children and youth who are blind or partially sighted. The intent of this award is to acknowledge and celebrate those in administrative positions, university professors, braille transcribers, etc.
Eligibility: These awards are open to any individual who provides services to Canadian students who are blind or who have low vision.
How will recipients be chosen?
A selection panel, made up of members from the vision education community, will select the winners. The panel will assess nominations on how closely they meet the category criteria.
Award Criteria
The Nominee:
Your letter should give reasons for nominating this person, supported by clear examples. Nomination letters should not exceed 3 pages in length (12 point font). In writing this letter you may wish to consider the following:
Letters of support should be written by someone who has direct experience or knowledge of the nominee’s contributions. Support letters should provide clear evidence and examples that demonstrate how the nominee meets the selection criteria. Support letters should not exceed two typed pages (12 point font).
Nomination Form
Download the nomination package.
Do you have a colleague who provides exceptional service to students who are blind
or who have low vision? Do you know someone who provides resources or support services that enhance the lives of students who are blind or partially sighted? Honour their contributions today by nominating them for a 2016 Seeing Beyond the Horizon Award.
Awards Ceremony (May 6, 2016)
The 2016 Seeing Beyond the Horizon Awards will be presented at the Canadian Conference for Educators, Parents and Professionals of Children who are Blind or Partially Sighted reception hosted by the BC Vision Teachers Association with the support of Shared Vision BC and PRCVI, May 6, 2016 at the Conference Venue, Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, B.C.
Awards Available
The Excellence in Teaching Award will be presented to an individual who is engaged in direct service to children and youth who are blind or partially sighted. The recipient demonstrates innovation and dedication as an educator of children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and whose service, innovative approach, and dedication have been outstanding in the field of education of students who are blind or who have low vision.
The Distinguished Service Award shall be presented to an individual who is indirectly involved in activities that substantially benefit or contribute to the education of children and youth who are blind or partially sighted. The intent of this award is to acknowledge and celebrate those in administrative positions, university professors, braille transcribers, etc.
Eligibility: These awards are open to any individual who provides services to Canadian students who are blind or who have low vision.
How will recipients be chosen?
A selection panel, made up of members from the vision education community, will select the winners. The panel will assess nominations on how closely they meet the category criteria.
Award Criteria
The Nominee:
- serves
with long-standing dedication to students who are blind or who have low vision;
- contributes
to innovation or creative programs for students who are blind or who have low
vision;
- sees
the ability in every student and encourages students to see ability within
themselves;
- contributes
to a collaborative teaching and learning environment;
- supports,
facilitates, and promotes continuous professional learning in the field;
- sets
high standards and helps others reach them; and
- enhances
the lives of students who are blind or who have low vision.
- Complete the nomination
form. Attach a nomination letter outlining how the candidate meets the
selection criteria (not to exceed three pages). Letters must contain an
original signature.
- Collect letters of support
from two other people (not to exceed two pages each), including original
signatures.
- Obtain the nominee’s
permission.
- Submit the entire package
by the deadline of March 14, 2016.
Your letter should give reasons for nominating this person, supported by clear examples. Nomination letters should not exceed 3 pages in length (12 point font). In writing this letter you may wish to consider the following:
- Why
should this person be selected for this award?
- How
does this person demonstrate their dedication to students, staff and/or community?
- What
innovative practices have they contributed to further student learning?
- How
does this person demonstrate their belief that every student can learn and how
do they foster this belief in others?
- How
does this individual contribute to a professional, collaborative teaching and learning
environment?
- In
what ways has this person enhanced the lives of students who are blind or who
have low vision?
Letters of support should be written by someone who has direct experience or knowledge of the nominee’s contributions. Support letters should provide clear evidence and examples that demonstrate how the nominee meets the selection criteria. Support letters should not exceed two typed pages (12 point font).
Nomination Form
Download the nomination package.