Recognizing the long-standing contribution of exceptional OMSSA members who have recently retired or who plan on retiring ahead of next year's OMSSA Exchange Conference.
Eligibility Criteria
Active participation with the association evidenced by at least two of the following:
Member of OMSSA networks
Member of OMSSA task forces/working groups
Member of OMSSA standing committees
Member of OMSSA Board of Directors
Member of OMSSA Zone executives
Representation of OMSSA on at least one external table, thereby making contributions to human services policy and implementation in Ontario, including:
A committee, working group or table of the provincial government
A committee, working group or table of the federal government
A committee, working group or table of the Association of Municipalities in Ontario (AMO)
A committee, working group or table of OMSSA specifically designed to partner with another association, order of government or sector
A documented meaningful contribution to OMSSA that strengthened the association in one of the following areas:
Policy development
Educational programs and events development
Governance and sustainability
Reputation with external stakeholders
A documented, meaningful contribution to the improvement of human service policy and implementation at any order of government.
Nomination Process
Nominations for our 2022 Awards are now closed!
- Any OMSSA member can nominate another individual, including themselves
- Only one nomination per member will be accepted
- The total number of award recipients is limited to one (1) person per year; however, exceptions will be made for more than one deserving recipient
- Nominators must receive sign-off from their Commissioner/Lead
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
OMSSA encourages nominations that reflect the diversity of its membership, in particular from individuals from racialized groups and Indigenous Peoples to ensure that our awards are reflective of the racial diversity of the populations its members serve.
To submit a nomination:
Download the fillable nomination form
Fill out the form to provide details about your nominee
Send your completed form back to us as a PDF by email at info@omssa.com by the nomination deadline
Nominations for OMSSA's 2022 Awards are now closed! Thank you to all members who submitted their nominations.