Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Employee Awards, including a new award recognizing an employee who has made Algonquin College “a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and respectful institution.” 

The Inclusion and Diversity Champion Award is a result of the work of the Inclusion and Diversity Circle.  “We realized we have amazing employees who embody these values and we wanted to highlight and recognize them,” said Wadhah Almonaifi, program support officer at AC Online, an Inclusion and Diversity Circle member and member of the Employee Awards Working Group. “The College has many employees that set an example and strive towards inclusion.” 

“This person is intentionally creating a sense of belonging and collectively promoting an environment where people can be their authentic self,” said Almonaifi. “The award demonstrates what this looks like in the College community and inspires people to do more.  We want to highlight a person who champions inclusion and diversity.” 

This award will be presented annually to an Algonquin College employee in recognition of excellence and action in demonstrating the value of equity and diversity in our College community. 

Eligible nominees will have:  

• Made Algonquin College a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and respectful institution. 

• Built and/or promoted a set of practices and behaviours within the workplace, team or among individuals that enables employees to understand, communicate, and effectively interact with people across differences, real or perceived. 

• Created a sense of belonging where colleagues and/or students are recognized and valued for their uniqueness; and promoted Algonquin College as a place where individuals can be their authentic selves. 

About the Employee Awards 

Each year, College employees demonstrate their exceptional skill and dedication to our students, their peers and the communities we serve. The Employee Awards program is one way to say thank you to all those who live the College values and go above and beyond the call of duty. Share your pride by submitting a nomination and help us acknowledge our colleagues’ successes, strengths, and commitment to excellence. 

Applications will be accepted until April 16, 2021 here.