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Nominations for Mission Awards 2024 are now closed. Nominations for 2025 will open in September 2024.  

Compassion

We recognize the needs of others and respond with empathy and understanding. Click here for more information about the value.

  1. Keeps the people we serve at the center of all we do.

  2. Recognizes and responds to the needs of others with a spirit of service.

  3. Shows the ability to be present for people in both joy and sorrow.

  4. Listens carefully, shows empathy and communicates a sense of hope.  

  5. Improves their knowledge and skills to be of greater service.

  6. Recognizes when others are vulnerable and treats them with dignity and kindness.

  7. Accepts others’ personal journey without bias or opinion.

Respect

We respect the dignity of every human being and create an environment where all feel valued. Click here for more information about the value.

  1. Treats all people with respect.

  2. Fosters a caring and understanding environment in which all members of the team feel valued.  

  3. Respects each person’s values, culture, choices and decisions while balancing the needs of others. 

  4. Learns more about the beliefs and values of others and uses the knowledge to provide better care.

  5. Seeks to resolve conflict by listening to understand the experience, beliefs and goals of those involved.

  6. Adjusts care or service delivery to accommodate the individual needs of those being served.

  7. Respects confidentiality and privacy.

 

Collaboration

We achieve more when working together than on our own. Click here for more information about the value.

  1. Brings groups together inside and outside Covenant.

  2. Honours diversity, including the capacity to engage diverse points of view.

  3. Communicates effectively to engage others and promote strong teams.

  4. Works with others to use resources efficiently and have a bigger impact by working together.

  5. Includes patients, residents and families as valued partners in the care experience.

  6. Regularly gives credit to those who contribute.

  7. Shares experience and expertise in a way that empowers others to advance our mission.

Social Justice

We work together to build healthy and just communities and speak up for those who are excluded. Click here for more information about the value.

  1. Works creatively to help marginalized individuals or groups participate more fully in their own care, teams or society as a whole.

  2. Participates in activities that celebrate diversity and increase inclusion within Covenant.

  3.  Advocates for programs that provide services to under-served people or communities.

  4.  Speaks out courageously and consistently for those who cannot speak for themselves.

  5.  Works with others to build healthy, just communities inside and outside the Covenant family.

  6. Tries to learn about diverse people or communities and shares that knowledge with others.

  7. Welcomes those who may otherwise be excluded.

 

 Stewardship

We use all our resources responsibly, acting with the future in mind. Click here for more information about the value. 

  1. Uses resources responsibly, guided by Covenant’s mission, values and strategic directions.

  2. Seeks creative opportunities to increase efficiency and avoid waste.

  3. Promotes environmental stewardship through recycling, energy conservation and other green initiatives.

  4. Practices and promotes personal or team wellness so that work is effective and fulfilling.

  5. Uses time effectively to focus on and accomplish what is most important in their role.

  6. Models and promotes safe work practices to reduce injuries and sick time.

  7. Stays current with and models best practices within their profession.

Integrity

We put into practice what we say is right. We are honest and trustworthy. Click here for more information about the value. 

  1. Discloses adverse events in an open, transparent and safe environment, or fosters a safe environment for others to do so.

  2. Is willing to listen and speak out when needed to prevent or resolve ethical conflict.

  3. Takes responsibility for their own words and actions without blaming others.

  4. Challenges plans or practices that could be harmful and works with others to find better options.

  5. Honours their commitments so others see them as honest and trustworthy.

  6. Responds to complaints promptly and respectfully and follows through with creative solutions.

  7. Practices self-awareness and self-care so they can consistently provide high quality service.

How to submit a nomination

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Step 1Select the category

There are six categories to choose from as you prepare to nominate an individual or team for a Mission Award. The categories are our six values. The criteria used to review each nomination is based on how we define these values. Please review the criteria for each value and select the category that your nominee displays the most. Each value has its own nomination form – so be sure you select the form for the value you choose.


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Step 2: Complete the nomination form & obtain signatures

To ensure your nomination can clearly be read, please type into the form. You will then need to save and print a copy to get the required signatures.

There are seven criteria statements on the nomination form that define the value. Please select three of the seven to comment on in your nomination. Think of a unique example to show how your nominee lives each statement. Consider asking other team members to work with you on the nomination.

Once completed, print the nomination form, sign it and get the nominee’s signature. 


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Step 3: Submit the nomination form by December 15, 2023

The deadline for all nominations is December 15, 2023. Submit your nomination through your site recognition process or the corporate committee for multi-site or corporate portfolios. See the list of site champions who will receive the nominations HERE.


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Step 4: Gather or take 2-3 photos of your nominee in action.

Photos help tell the story of your nominees work at recognition events. We want to see them at work. Submit photos by email with the nomination form. The nominator must include consent forms for each person in the photos. If submitting multiple photos with multiple people, please label consent forms to identify which photo consent form belongs to which photo.  Please refer to photo guidelines for more information.