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Officer of the Year Award

This award is to be awarded to any officer in public safety in Alberta that identifies as female, who distinguishes herself by exemplary conduct and achievements in more than one area of policing and over a sustained period that has a significant impact on their agency and /or area of responsibility.  Award criteria could include any of the following:

  • Specific Event:
    • Direct involvement in a lifesaving event
    • Involvement in a significant project
      • Involvement in a project that has had a lasting impact on their agency/community/area of responsibility
    • Sustained contribution
      • Sustained contribution to the overall betterment of their agency/community/area of responsibility
      • Work that goes above and beyond the scope of regular duties to enhance their agency/community/ area of responsibility
    • Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
      • Demonstrated commitment and contribution to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts in her own agency/community/area of responsibility
      • Demonstrated commitment to advancing her own understanding and fluency in issues related to diversity, and inclusion

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  • Sworn member of a public safety agency in Alberta that identifies as female
  • Nomination must be endorsed by a Senior Officer of the nominating agency

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

  • Describe in detail the nominee(s)’ involvement in the lifesaving event, paying particular attention to the specific role of the nominee and how her involvement impacted the outcome of the event
  • Describe the project the nominee was involved in, the scope of the nominee’s participation, and the impact the project has had on their agency/community/area of responsibility
  • Describe the nominee’s sustained contribution to the betterment of their agency/community/area of responsibility and how it has impacted those areas
  • Provide details of how the nominee(s) have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion and how that commitment has led to the betterment of their agency/community/area of responsibility
  • Describe how the nominee(s) has demonstrated a commitment to advancing their own understanding and fluency in issues related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
CRITERIA Officer of the Year Award RATING SCALE (each category to be scored out of a total of 4 points. Half points can be awarded. A maximum of 20 points may be awarded)
No demonstration of criteria Limited demonstration of criteria Initiative/Activity is replicated from an existing program or body of work Nominee’s role was minimal Provides a description of the nominee(s)’ work & achievements however, submission lacks details regarding aspects of the criteria. Initiative/Activity is replicated from existing program or body of work Nominee’s role in event/project/activity exists but is not well described Provides a description of the nominee(s)’ work & achievements, including a specific example that contains some aspects of the criteria. Initiative/Activity is innovative and unique and had impact Nominee’s role is evident Provides a description of the nominee(s)’ work & achievements with a specific example that fully demonstrates all aspects of the criteria. Initiative/Activity is innovative and unique or had significant impact Total
Service Delivery – The degree to which the nominee(s)’ involvement in the lifesaving event/project impacted the outcome of the event and the risk involved 0 1 2 3 4
EDI Awareness & Education – The extent to which the nominee(s)’ activities have contributed to raising awareness and consciousness about equity, diversity and inclusion (internally and externally). 0 1 2 3 4
Impact on Work Environment - The level in which the Initiative/Achievement/Activities promotes a healthy environment that is welcoming, supportive and nurturing of cultural, ethnic, racial, class, gender, sexual orientation, language and other human differences. 0 1 2 3 4
Courage and Resilience – Evidence that the nominee(s) has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to enhancing her learning in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. 0 1 2 3 4
Community Impact – The level in which the Initiative/Achievement/Activities enhances community trust and positive relationships. 0 1 2 3 4
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