2023 Announcement and Call for Nominations

ELIGIBILITY

SFU faculty and staff are eligible. Normally, an individual is eligible to receive the award only once.

CRITERIA

The application must outline the nominee’s contribution to international sustainable development. The following criteria will be considered by the committee:

1. Breadth of activities
   Nominee’s work contributes to more than one of the ‘Activities’ highlighted below.
2. Leadership in their Field
   Nominee is internationally recognized for their leadership in their field of study or practice.
   Nominee has shown the ability to lead SFU in new directions.
   Nominee is regarded as an expert in their field of study or practice and has contributed positively to their area of expertise.
3. Length of time
   Nominee has engaged in international work at SFU for a minimum of 5 years (does not need to be consecutive due to impact of the global pandemic).
4. Demonstrates global impact
   Nominee's work has had profile and impact beyond Canada.
5. Demonstrates excellence in community and institutional impact
   The effects of the nominee's work on sustainability, as well as their contributions to research and learning at SFU, are demonstrable through mutuality in impact in the community.

ACTIVITIES

Activities related to international sustainable development may include, but are not limited to, involvement in one or more countries. If involvement occurs in one country, please demonstrate depth in the following activities. If involvement occurs in multiple countries, please demonstrate breadth in the following activities.

• international development projects or initiatives
• international research and scholarly collaborations
• establishment of international academic networks or partnerships
• joint curriculum with international partners
• international activities related to students
• international community engagement

NOMINATIONS

SFU staff and faculty may submit nominations. Nominations supported by students, alumni, international and community partners are encouraged. Self-nominations are also permitted.

Nomination forms should be accompanied by a letter (three pages maximum) that describes:

• the nominee’s efforts and involvement in international sustainable development on behalf of SFU and
• the impacts of their activities internationally and at SFU.

Nomination packages should also include signed letters of support from two other members of the SFU community (faculty, staff, or students) or international community partners as well as, if possible, a CV for the nominee which should include a concise history of publications and work completed at SFU.

The call for nominations is now closed. The deadline to submit was Monday, June 12, 2023.