The Leadership Award is part of SUN’s Member Recognition Program. This award is to recognize members who have been active participants at the Local or District level in advancing the goals and objectives of the Union.
Up to three (3) Leadership Awards will be presented on the first day of the Annual Meeting. This award is not retroactive and serving Board members are not eligible for nomination. Selection will be made by the Executive Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
Any SUN member in good standing may nominate a SUN member who meets the following criteria:
- Has shown outstanding commitment to union principles
- Has shown outstanding leadership qualities
- Has shown willingness to stand up for nurses and patients
- Has demonstrated through actions, a deep commitment to social justice
- Must be a member in good standing who has been an active participant at the local and/or district council and/or provincial level for a minimum of ten (10) years
- Exhibits high professional skill in nursing practice
- Made personal contribution affecting labour relations for nurses and nursing
- Has participated in actions to improve nursing practice environment.
The nominator shall attach a 300-500 word essay demonstrating how the SUN member nominated meets or exceeds the established criteria. This essay will be used at the Annual Meeting when presentations are made.
Submit the nomination submission to Executive Committee by March 1, 2021. If you require more information please contact Denise Dick, First Vice President at 1-800-667-7060 or visit our website at www.sun-nurses.sk.ca and refer to Membership Policy 047-M-2010.
Mail to:
SUN Executive Committee
2330 2nd Avenue
Regina, SK S4R 1A6
Email to: carmen.powers@sun-nurses.sk.ca
