Geographic Literacy Award

How to Nominate

NOTE: Deadline extended to August 1, 2012

The Geographic Literacy Award consists of a $5,000 prize; $2,500 is given to the recipient and $2,500 is given to the charitable organization of his/her choice.

If you know someone whom you think is eligible, please submit a letter of nomination to info@ccge.org before August 1, 2012.

*Please note the selection process has recently been updated, please ensure you read the details below.*

The selection process is as follows:

1. Prior to August 1, 2012 the nominator submits a letter of nomination by e-mail to the executive members of Canadian Geographic Education (info@ccge.org) explaining why their candidate is deserving of the Geographic Literacy Award.
2. After August 1, 2012 the nominee is informed of their nomination and is responsible for submitting a current C.V.
3. Prior to September 15, 2012 the nominator is responsible for providing two different letters of reference to info@ccge.org.
4. Prior to October 15, 2012 all candidates’ files will be reviewed by the selection committee.
5. On a teleconference with the selection committee, the nominator will speak to the documents provided about their nominee and answer any questions that may be asked by the selection committee.
6. A confidential vote will be taken the day after the teleconference and shortly thereafter all nominees will be contacted with the results.

Please note: All nominations will stand for two years. If a nominee is not selected in the first year, they will be approached in the subsequent year to update their file.

If you have any questions please contact info@ccge.org.

Downloads:

Nomination Guidelines (Adobe PDF document)