Acclaim Award Application

Celebrating CNA Alumni Excellence

Innovation Award Application

Recognizes alumni or a collaborative team* that have made a significant impact in their profession or community by developing or implementing an innovative initiative, product, or process. It should encourage innovation by fostering positive change and social impact while transforming a creative idea to life. (*Collaborative team must consist of at least one CNA Alumni Member). This can be completed by a nominator. All applications submitted by a nominator must be approved by the nominee prior to final submission. Once approved, further instructions will be emailed to you. The CNA Alumni Office is committed to accessibility. If you require any assistance while completing this application, please contact alumniawards@cna.nl.ca

If you wish to complete your application at a later date, please click the save for later button at the bottom of this page.

SELF-NOMINATION - Nominating yourself for an award by highlighting their own qualifications.

NOMINATION - Being recommended by someone else for an award based on achievements or contributions.

Applicant Information

* Name

* Address

* City

* Country

* Province/State

* Postal code

* Phone

* Email

Employer

Position Title

Program Information

* CNA Program

* Campus

* Year of Graduation

Student Number

Other Academic Program/Institution

Question #1

* Describe the initiative, product, or process you and/or your team have developed, emphasizing its innovative aspects and the advancements it has brought to its field or industry. Highlight the unique features and explain how these contributions have addressed existing challenges or created new opportunities. (Max. 400 words)

Question #2

* Demonstrate the ongoing and positive effects of your innovation, including both the immediate and longer-term benefits. Highlight how this innovation has positively impacted its field or industry, as well as the broader community. (Max. 400 words)

Question #3

* Reflect on the unique strengths and qualities you and/or your team have demonstrated that have significantly contributed to your success. Explain how these traits, along with your ability to overcome challenges and barriers, make you deserving of this award. (Max. 400 words)

Media Sources (Optional)

You may enhance your application by including up to three links (e.g., articles, news stories, awards, photos, or short videos). Simply paste the website links below.

Signature

Applicant/Nominator Check List:

Completed Award Application.
Provide two letters of references - one professional reference and one volunteer. The nominator can provide one of these reference letters. (max. one page per letter)

Application, letters of reference and relevant media sources must be received by the CNA Alumni Office no later than May 17, 2025

Note: The CNA Alumni Acclaim Awards Selection Committee will independently review and rank each application according to the award criteria and scoring rubrics. The Selection Committee will make the recommendations and reach final approval by a majority vote. All applications will be confidential.

I hereby make the following declaration:

I have read and understood the award criteria described in this application, and I believe that I meet all the requirements.
I have answered all questions, which are applicable, and the answers given are true.
Permission is hereby granted for the Alumni Acclaim Awards Selection Committee to obtain any further information required from appropriate individuals or agencies, if necessary.
I further acknowledge that my personal information (e.g., photo, video, name, program and home community) may be shared and used by CNA for promotional purposes.

Privacy Notice

College of the North Atlantic is an educational body of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and is therefore subject to the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 (ATIPPA). The college’s Alumni Office is collecting your personal information to process the Alumni Acclaim Awards application. The personal information you provide may be disclosed. This personal information is collected under the authority of the College Act, 1996 (SNL1995, Chapter C-22.1). Collected personal information will be stored in accordance with CNA’s normal network and information security measures. For further information about the collection and use of this information, please contact the Alumni Office at 709-758-7536. For more information about the ATIPPA, please visit www.cna.nl.ca/about/atippa.aspx.

I have read and understand the Privacy Statement above and consent to the collection and use of this personal information.

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