Pediatric Award of Excellence
Purpose and Eligibility
Award Purpose:
 To recognize an outstanding Canadian who exemplifies personal and/or
professional commitment and achievements in the field of pediatric hospice
palliative care
 To publicly communicate and highlight exemplary efforts in the advancement of
pediatric hospice palliative care.
Award Spirit:
 Accomplished
 Dedicated
 Committed to excellence
 Champion and friend
 Compassionate and knowledgeable
Award Eligibility:
An exemplary individual whose excellence is devoted to pediatric
hospice palliative care in Canada in either a paid or volunteer
capacity. The nominee’s achievements have made a difference in
the quality of life for children facing a life threatening illness and
their families and or have positively impacted the pediatric hospice
palliative care movement in Canada.
Emphasis will be placed on individuals who have made an impact
at the national level, those who champion the cause broadly.
The recipient of the Pediatric Award of Excellence must meet all
of the selection criteria therefore, it is possible that the award may
not be granted in every year. The award will be given to only one
individual in a given year.
Nominations:
Submitted nominations must include:
 the completed Pediatric Award of Excellence Nomination Form signed by the
nominee
 two letters of support describing the nominee’s accomplishments, competencies
and talents related to pediatric hospice palliative care
 one copy of the current CV of the nominee
 electronic copy of a recent photo of the nominee
CHPCA Pediatric Award of Excellence – Purpose and Eligibility
April 2015
Award Selection Committee:
The award selection committee will be a subcommittee of the Canadian Network of
Palliative Care for Children (CNPCC).
Selection Committee Role:
 To review all nominations within a designated time frame
 To objectively evaluate and score each nomination according to the agreed upon
evaluation criteria.
 To discuss, debate and build consensus around the annual Award recipient via
scheduled meetings/teleconference discussions of the Canadian Network of Palliative
Care for Children (CNPCC)
 To inform the CHPCA Executive Committee of decision
 To develop and implement communications materials to leverage the Award
Recipient Announcement which will coincide with the CHPCA AGM
 To ensure the Award is prepared and presented at the AGM
 To leverage and communicate the Award Announcement with key audiences
including local media, CHPCA members and stakeholders.
CHPCA Pediatric Award of Excellence – Purpose and Eligibility
April 2015