THE IVAN FINLAY LEADERSHIP AWARD
SPONSORED BY THE PAST-PRESIDENTS OF APEGA
DESCRIPTION
This award will honour and recognize students who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities within the engineering and geoscience university student communities in Alberta.
Value: $1,250
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the award, a student must be enrolled in an engineering, geology, or geophysics undergraduate or graduate degree program in Alberta. Graduate students must also be a member-in-training, a professional member, or an applicant with APEGA.
AWARDS
Up to ten (10) awards of $1,250 are available to be awarded.
CRITERIA
Award recipients will be students who have, within the last two years, effected positive change while in volunteer leadership role(s) in either campus organizations or community organizations. Recipients will be able to demonstrate how they have:
- shown leadership in fostering equity, diversity, and inclusivity (EDI) by authentically articulating the value of EDI, constructively challenging the status quo, and inspiring others to join in
- promoted awareness, including leading by example, of the benefits to society of increasing the participation and inclusion of underrepresented groups in campus or community activities or initiatives
- demonstrated a desire for continued learning through a curious mindset and by authentically connecting with people and including them in ideation and decision-making to foster an inclusive culture
- acted as an ambassador to the wider community(ies) on behalf of engineering or geoscience faculties or the engineering or geoscience professions
- exemplified a high standard of integrity by leading by example and maintaining high personal standards
REQUIREMENTS
Complete the application form and attach documents describing your achievements that, in your opinion, make you eligible for this award.
Submissions must include a minimum of two reference letters, which the applicant will be responsible for obtaining and submitting. References must:
- know the applicant
- be professional references in a leadership position, not peers
- be able to comment on the applicant’s leadership and EDI experience and abilities
Please note that reference letters may not be dated earlier than 12 months prior to the date of your submission.
- Submissions must also include proof of enrolment (official university documentation) in an engineering or geoscience degree program in Alberta.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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