Awards

CACEE values and honours its volunteers and innovators through a longstanding Awards and Recognition program. Awards are presented every year at our National Conference, when many of our members are in attendance, so that together we can celebrate the achievements of our peers. The awards are as follows:

Award of Merit (Moe Ktytor Award)

Purpose

This award is intended to recognize an exemplary contribution to CACEE.  The contribution or accomplishment must be specific and definable.  It may constitute one single act or a number of cumulative activities over several years.  The Award of Merit is not necessarily granted on an annual basis.

Criteria

In selecting a person for the Award of Merit, the following should be considered:
  1. Has the individual been a member in good standing of CACEE?
  2. Has the individual made an identifiable, exemplary contribution, which has had a positive impact on the Association?

Procedures

  1. Each region to submit in writing, to the Board of Directors, up to two names with background material stating their contribution to CACEE, prior to the March Board Meeting.
  2. The person selected is not automatically the President or Chairperson of a committee.
  3. Nomination, following the same procedure as regional submission, may also come from the National Board of Directors.
  4. The Board will select up to four recipients based on the established criteria.
  5. The Award, in the form of a plaque, will be made by the President (or designate) at the CACEE National Conference.

Life Membership

Purpose:

The Life Membership is intended for the purpose of enabling singularly deserving long-standing members to continue their affiliation with CACEE when that affiliation is due to be severed usually as a result of retirement.  It would not necessarily be granted in the case of a career or job change.

Life members shall be confirmed, and the list updated, every year in November.

Criteria

In selecting a person for Life Membership, the following should be considered:
  1. Has the individual made a significant contribution to the Association at a regional or national level over a number of years?
  2. Has the individual made a contribution to the field of career services and/or campus recruitment over a number of years?
  3. The individual’s retirement date:
    1. is pending with the current year, or
    2. has it taken place in the recent past (1-2 years)?
  4. Has the individual been a member-in-good-standing at/or within approximately a year of the date of the retirement?

Procedures

  1. Each region to submit in writing, to the Board of Directors, up to two names with background material stating the individual’s contributions to CACEE, prior to the March Board Meeting.
  2. Nomination, following the same procedure as regional submission, may also come from the National Board of Directors.
  3. The Board will select recipients of Life Member status based on the established criteria.
  4. The Award will be made by the President (or designate) at the CACEE National Conference.
  5. The recipient will be given a Life Member Certificate and may attend all National and Regional Conferences at cost price.
  6. There is no limit to the number of Life Memberships awarded annually.

Outstanding Achievement

Purpose

This award is designed to grant highprofile recognition for a major, definable contribution made to the fields of career planning and/or recruitment.  The recipients may be individuals, organizations, institutions, or public sector agencies/ministries.

While recipients need not be members of, or affiliated with, CACEE they may have implemented their achievement through the facilities or under the auspices, of the Association.  In such cases, it must be stressed that the award results from a contribution to the field(s), and not to CACEE.

The award will normally be granted on a lessthanannual basis.

The presentation should be made during the National Conference or at some equally highprofile occasion outside of CACEE with media coverage as deemed appropriate to recognize both the recipient and CACEE.

Criteria

  1. In selecting a recipient for the Outstanding Achievement Award, the following should be considered:
  2. Does the nature of the contribution directly relate to the area of endeavour for which the Association exists?
  3. Is it a major and definable contribution on a regional or national level, which has achieved proven results?
  4. Is a strong sense of dedi cation to the fundamental principles of fostering services to support the career planning and recruitment field demonstrated through the contribution?
  5. Has the contribution improved quality, efficiency and/or cost effectiveness?
  6. Can the contribution be replicated or adapted at other organizations?
  7. Is the contribution creative and does it extend the current knowledge base?
  8. Does the contribution have relevance to the changing field of career planning and recruitment?

Procedures

  1. Each region to submit in writing, to the Board of Directors,  prior to the March Board Meeting, proposed recipients with background material stating the nature of their contributions.
  2. Nomination, following the same procedure as regional submission, may also come from the National Board of Directors.
  3. The Board will select no more than one recipient per annum, based on the established criteria.
  4. The Award in the form of a plaque will be made by the President at the CACEE National Conference or at some other appropriately high-profile occasion approved by the National Board of Directors.

Volunteer Recognition Award (Years of Service)

Purpose

This award expresses the appreciation of CACEE for involvement by an active member whose efforts and initiative have furthered the aims of the Association.

Criteria

  1. Is the individual a member in good standing of CACEE?
  2. Has the individual committed a minimum or five "committee years" of service to the Association?  The Awards and Recognition Committee will evaluate and rate any other special project committees.  (i.e. Policy Manual or Procedures updating). The term of a 'committee year ' extends from June 1 to May 30.
  3. Volunteers will receive committee years rated using the following:
    President and National Conference Chair: 3 years
    Chairs of Committees (Ad Hoc & Standing) & Regional Conference: 2 years
    Board & Exec. Committee members & Committee Members: 1 year (for each committee)
  4. Awards will also be given for those serving 10, 15, 20 etc. 'committee years'
    The following are guidelines for Committee Chairs to use:
    Members are expected to attend at least 50% of the scheduled meetings, and contribute in a positive and meaningful manner to the committee including meeting any commitments to the committee.

Procedures

  1. National Office to determine eligibility for award through membership records. Initial granting of award to be based on service undertaken since June 1989.
  2. Regions, National Office, and the national Board of Directors may recommend recipients of the award based on criteria other than committee years and board criteria such as major contributions to Career Options, Resume, etc.
  3. The Award in the form of a certificate and/or CACEE pin will be made by the President at the CACEE National Conference.
  4. Each recipient will be contacted to determine whether the individual would like a letter recognizing receipt of this award sent to his/her supervisor. Such a letter would be sent by the President of the Association acknowledging the individual's contribution.

Regional Recognition Award

Purpose

This award is intended to recognize volunteer contributions to the association through activities at a regional level.  It may constitute one single act or a number of cumulative activities over several years.   The Regional Recognition Award is not necessarily granted in each region every year.  A maximum of one award per region may be awarded annually.

Criteria

In selecting individuals for the Regional Recognition Awards, the following should be considered:

  1. Has the individual been a member in good standing of CACEE for the past year?
  2. Has the individual made a meaningful and significant contribution to the association through activities at a regional level?

Procedures

  1. Members from the regions are to submit in writing, to the Chair of the Awards and Recognition Committee, the name of the proposed recipient with background material stating their contribution to the region, prior to the March National Board Meeting.
  2. The nominations are forwarded to the respective Regional Chair for consideration by the Regional Board.  The Regional Board may select one recipient per region based on the established criteria.
  3. The person selected is not necessarily a member or past-member of the Regional Board of Directors, or President or Chair of a committee.
  4. The Award will be presented by the Regional Chair at the CACEE National Conference.

New Member Recognition Award

Purpose

Rewards professionalism and leadership to an active volunteer early on in his/her affiliation with CACEE.

Criteria

  1. Has the individual been a member in good standing of CACEE for two years or less?
  2. Has the individual made meaningful contribution to CACEE through activities at a regional or national level?
  3. Has the individual demonstrated commitment to the profession above and beyond the regular duties.

Corporate Recognition and Educational Institution Recognition

Purpose

To annually recognize one company and one educational institution that has shown exemplary support and contribution to CACEE at a national level.

Criteria

  1. Has the company / educational institution contributed toward CACEE in the form of active members? (i.e. Members on committees/boards, etc.)
  2. Has the company / educational institution contributed toward CACEE in another form? (i.e. Members have been facilitators at CACEE events, have been mentors or buddies for new members, have they provided a venue for a PD event, or hosted a conference, etc.)
  3. Has the company / educational institution contributed financially? i.e. Sponsorship

Cupples Cup

The Cupples Cup was inaugurated by the National Board in 1970 and represents the spirit of camaraderie among members for which CACEE is known. This award was named in honour of CACEE member, Colleen Cupples, who truly exemplified all of these qualities. The Cupples Cup represents the three underlying ideals necessary to have a successful conference: “Vim, Vigor and Vitality”.

The Cupples Cup is one of the most prestigious awards given out at the conference and the names of the winners that surround this award represent some of the most dedicated and hard-working volunteers that CACEE has seen.

The Cup recognizes a National Conference delegate who goes above and beyond; a delegate who makes an effort to get to know as many people as possible. The Cupples Cup exists to recognize the energy, enthusiasm and high social involvement that one contributes to the National Conference.

Criteria

  1. Has the individual made a significant contribution to the National Conference through his/her energy, enthusiasm and high social involvement to the event?