Distinction Awards Program and Gala

The Awards in 2011

For the past 17 years, the Distinction Awards have been a hallmark recognition program for the public sector. They recognize leadership, innovation and excellence in information management in the public sector with the prestigious Distinction Award Medal.

Over the history of the awards, 501 medals have been awarded to government agencies. With increased partnership, consolidation and re-engineering of services it is important to evolve the awards in keeping with the evolution of technologies and government services. As of 2009 and beyond, only one medal per category will be awarded, however, this year the total has increased from up to 17 to up to 18 medals as we have revised the categories to how government initiatives are being delivered. It is believed that awarding only one medal per category will ensure that the GTEC Distinction Awards continue to celebrate excellence in innovation and transformation within the public sector.

Overview

The nominations period is now open, and will close on May 31st, 2011, 11:59PM. Nominations in each of the groupings will be subject to a rigorous two part judging process by national committees of private, public and association sector executives. The Distinction Award Medalists will be announced on October 17, 2011 at the Distinction Awards Gala at the Ottawa Convention Centre, Ottawa, Ontario.

Intent to Submit - Mandatory

Deadline: Monday, May 9th, 2011: Prior to filling in the nomination ballot, it is strongly recommended that you send us your “Intent to Submit” via email to svillon@gtec.ca by indicating the following: Project Name, Department Name, Nominee Name, Nominator Name, Telephone Number, Email, Administrative Contact, Telephone, Email, Nomination Group and Category. PLEASE NOTE: This form guarantees that your nomination will be considered for review.

Nomination Submissions: All nomination ballot forms must be received no later than 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2011. If you are unable to submit your nomination ballot by this deadline, you must send in your “Intent to Submit” as noted above by no later than May 9, 2011. Unfortunately, if you miss either of these deadlines, your nomination cannot be considered.

Nomination Groups/Categories

GROUP I – FEDERAL / GROUP II – PROVINCIAL / GROUP III - MUNICIPAL

1. EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY
2. TRANSFORMING THE BUSINESS OF GOVERNMENT
3. EXCELLENCE IN IT OPERATIONS
4. WORKING TOGETHER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
5. INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE
6. NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIP

Awarding up to 3 Medals per Category: One (1) per each of Federal, Provincial and Municipal

Distinction Awards Gala

The Distinction Awards is truly becoming the recognition program they were conceived to be. Every nomination that makes it through to the final round of judging will be recognized with a Service Delivery Award which will include the project name and the individual names of up to 50 team members listed on the project, and up to 18 exceptional nominations will receive a coveted gold Distinction Award Medal. The Awards will be attended by government CIOs, invited Deputy Ministers, leaders in industry, and team members. The Gala will be held this year on October 17th, 2011, and will be another sold-out evening with only a limited number of tickets still available.

TICKETS

(includes welcoming cocktail, ceremony, and post-awards reception)

Post Awards Reception Only ($90.00 plus taxes)

(includes networking, refreshments and a variety of culinary delights after the awards ceremony)

Tickets for this year's Distinction Awards are available by requesting the registration form by contacting our Distinction Awards Manager:

Silvia Villon 613-599-8880 Ext. 102 e-mail:

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