OUTSTANDING STUDENT MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD

Guidelines:
1. The Canadian Council for Exceptional Children Outstanding Student Member of the Year Award shall be presented to a current undergraduate or graduate Canadian CEC Student Member who has contributed a great deal of time, energy, and support to Student CEC and to exceptional children. His/her contribution should have national implications for improving the education of exceptional children and youth.
2. The following qualifications shall be considered when nominating an individual:
" currently a CEC member
" length of time and involvement in Student CEC
" experience as an officer or committee chair
" initiative in developing programs and events
" positive role model
" professionalism
" CEC membership recruitment
" leadership qualities
" attendance at meetings and conferences
" work with exceptional individuals outside of CEC activities (i.e., volunteer activities, summer activities, etc.)
" sincere commitment to exceptional children and to the field of special education
3. Only one Award shall be given in any year.
4. In the absence of nominations that meet the specific criteria, the Award may not be presented.
5. The Award shall be a Certificate and a Cash Award of $500, provided jointly by The CCEC Board and Federation donations.
6. Three copies of the nomination form and all supporting documentation must be received no later than the last day of January by the Past President, The Canadian Council for Exceptional Children.
NOTE: The Awards Committee may request additional information from the provincial Federation.

OUTSTANDING STUDENT MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINATION FORM
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Name of Nominee ________________________________________________
Address of Nominee ______________________________________________
Nominee's Phone Number Home: ( ) ____________ Business: ( ) ____________

Nominee's E-mail Address _______________________
CEC ID# _____________________ Joined CEC Month______ Year _______
(Nominee must be a current member) (Can be approximate date)
Chapter Name and Number ________________________________________________

Name of Student Association Advisor or President of Federation
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(Please include letter of reference)
University or College attending _____________________________________________

Faculty Advisor's Name ___________________________________________________
(Please include letter of reference)

Name of Nominator ________________________________________________
Address of Nominator ________________________________________________
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Nominator's Phone Number Home: ( ) ____________ Business: ( ) ____________

Nominator's E-mail Address _____________________

OUTSTANDING STUDENT MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD
NOMINATION FORM

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Involvement with Student CEC:
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Other experiences with exceptional children:
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Academic and community honours, awards, and leadership responsibilities:
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National implications of this involvement and experience:
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NOTE: You may attach up to two additional pages of supporting documentation. (Material submitted beyond the two additional pages will not be considered.)

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