CBIE’s 2019 Excellence Awards

How to Apply: 
CBIE honours the recipients of our Excellence Awards during the annual conference. Developed by the Board of Directors, the Excellence Awards Program recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of international education in a range of specialties.

All recipients must be presently or formerly employed at a CBIE member institution unless otherwise stated. 

SUBMIT A NOMINATION BY JUNE 25, 2019

CATALYST AWARD

Awarded to an individual or group for bringing cutting-edge knowledge to the field of international education.

Criteria
  • An individual or group who have produced leading-edge research on a topical issue in international education that informs practice
  • Research must be of outstanding quality.
  • Note: At the discretion of the Board of Directors, this award may be offered without a formal nomination and/or to someone outside of a member institution.

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS LEADERSHIP AWARD

Awarded to and individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the field of international education.

Criteria
  • An individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in internationalizing Canadian education and/or advancing the international education profession at the national or international level;
  • Impact on internationalization goes beyond the home institution/school, involves and motivates other individuals and institutions;
  • Demonstrates creativity with available resources or in finding new resources;
  • Occupies a leadership role such as department or faculty head, program or student services director; and
  • Evidence of sustained leadership with a minimum of 10 years in the field, at mid-career or later.
PANORAMA AWARD

Awarded to a team or individual to recognize innovation and excellence in design, planning, implementation and management of high quality endeavours in international education, with programming that focuses on academic, extracurricular, capacity-Building and/or learning abroad.

 
Criteria
  • An endeavour or program in international education developed to meet a specific long-term internationalization goal/need;
  • Evidence of planning and ongoing assessment of impact of activities and initiatives
  • Evidence of positive change in students, staff, administration, faculty
  • Illustrates a forward-thinking and innovative vision in the area of focus
  • Demonstrates creativity with available resources that has been / can be translated into a sustainable opportunity
NORTH STAR AWARD
 
 Awarded to a new professional who has shown extraordinary promise in the field of international education.
 
Criteria
  • Although relatively new to the field the individual has shown leadership, commitment and high ethical standards in their role in international education
  • Led or facilitated new and innovative initiatives in international education at his/her institution or in professional organizations
NEW WORLD AWARD

Awarded to a Canadian student or group of students in order to recognize those who contribute in a positive way to internationalization of their campus community.

Criteria
  • Has/Have made a noteworthy contribution to the internationalization of campus life, or has spearheaded a new initiative or demonstrated exceptional leadership of ongoing international initiatives
  • Demonstrates behaviour/attitude that resonates with good global citizenship and building a better world
  • Combines leadership skills with strong academic performance
  • Taking a full-time course of study in Canada in a program of at least one academic year in length
ELIZABETH PATERSON AWARD
 

Awarded to an international student or group of students in order to recognize those who contribute in a positive way to the internationalization.

 
Criteria
  • Has/Have made a noteworthy contribution to the internationalization of campus life; OR has spearheaded a new initiative or demonstrated exceptional leadership of ongoing international initiatives;
  • Demonstrates behaviour/attitude that resonates with good global citizenship and building a better world;
  • Combines leadership skills with strong academic performance; and
  • Taking a full-time course of study in Canada.
External Deadline: 
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Award Category: 
Award
Funding Source: 
External
Funding Level: 
Research