Award Nominations

LPN award recipients receive a $1000 cash prize and a commemorative crystal award.

How to Nominate an LPN or non-LPN

1. 1. Read the below Award Eligibility Criteria.
   2. Decide which one of the four Awards best describes the person you want to nominate.
   3. Ask two additional people to be Sponsors for this nomination. Get their contact information to complete the Nomination Form.
   4. Complete the Award Nomination Form using the below link (closes March 15, 2024):

Award Eligibility Criteria

Basic Criteria

All LPN Nominees must meet the following basic criteria for the Excellence in Leadership, Nursing Education/Preceptor, and Practice Awards:

• Have an Active Practice Permit
• Be in good standing with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
• Reside in Alberta
• Have actively practiced for at least five (5) years
• Be currently employed as an LPN

(The above criteria does not apply to the non-LPN Interprofessional Development Award.)

Award Specific Criteria

In addition, each Award has its own unique eligibility criteria listed below.

Pat Fredrickson Excellence in Leadership Award (LPN) – An LPN who consistently demonstrates excellence in leadership through the following attributes:

• Leads by example, demonstrating professionalism, respect, integrity and collegiality
• Demonstrates commitment to personal and professional development
• Advocates for nurses and nursing in the health-care setting (advocates for the profession and how)
• Demonstrates a positive attitude
• Communicates effectively
• Identifies and effectively promotes needed change
• Provides mentorship to colleagues
• Demonstrates passion for the work they do

Rita McGregor Excellence in Nursing Education/Preceptor Award (LPN) – An LPN Nurse Educator or a designated Preceptor in a clinical setting who consistently demonstrate excellence in provision of nursing education in their workplace through the following criteria:

• Establishes a positive learning environment
• Displays creativity, innovation and flexibility in motivating learners and attending to individual learning needs
• Displays positive relationships with colleagues and/or students
• Demonstrates a well-rounded knowledge base
• Contributes to the profession through presentations at conferences, workshops, seminars and in-service programs
• Participates in program planning
• Provides mentorship to students and/or colleagues
• Demonstrates passion for their work, believes that students are the future of the profession

Laura Crawford Excellence in Nursing Practice Award (LPN) – An LPN who consistently demonstrate excellence in practice through the following attributes:

• Demonstrates exemplary nursing knowledge, skills, critical thinking, attitude and judgment
• Demonstrates and promotes an atmosphere of teamwork by example and seeks opportunities to support co-workers
• Shows pride in being a part of the LPN profession and demonstrates professional behavior
• Advocates for the client (patient) and makes the client the center of all actions
• Demonstrates commitment to life-long learning and seeks opportunities to increase his/her knowledge and skills
• Mentors/motivates team members to increase their knowledge and skills

Interprofessional Development Award (Non-LPN) – A non-LPN health care leader focused on providing exceptional care to Albertans through the following attributes (must be nominated by an LPN):

• • Demonstrating exceptional leadership skills
  • Fostering a collaborative practice environment
  • Promoting professional growth and development
  • Creating high functioning interprofessional team(s)
  • Articulating the value of LPNs as vital and respected team members
  • Advocating for all team members to perform toward their optimal scope of practice

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I nominate someone for more than one Award?

A. Although many nominees may fit several Awards, you must choose the Award that is most applicable to the specific work or achievement using the Award Eligibility Criteria for the relevant award category selected. (One nominee per nominator for each award).

Q. Why does my Nomination require two (2) Supporting Sponsors?

A. All nominations require two (2) supporting sponsors, as they support the contents of the Nomination Letter and assist the Selections Committee in determining the Award Winners.

• Supporting sponsors must be in good standing with the CLPNA (if applicable)
• Fill out in full, the sponsor information on the nomination form
• Must be over 18 years old

Q. Can a Nominator be a Supporting Sponsor?

A. No, the Nominator cannot also be a Sponsor. The Sponsor’s support the contents of the Nomination Letter.

Questions?

For further info, email the Foundation Secretariat, or call 780-484-8886 or 1-800-661-5877 (toll free in Alberta).