Student Excellence Award

Past Recipients:

• 2023: Jaylene Jay,
• 2022: Tiffany Hua, CRCS; Jennifer Lin, CRGS, CRCS and Olivia Jawanda, CRGS, CRCS
• 2021: Mohamed Nashnoush, CRGS
• 2020: Stefanie College, CRCS, CRGS; Sherry Hua, CRCS, CRGS and Helena Park, CRCS, CRGS

Description:

The Student Excellence Award honors exceptional students who have demonstrated significant progress, academic achievements, and a commitment to the field of sonography during their enrolment in a Canadian accredited diagnostic medical sonography program. This award is designed to recognize students who not only excel academically but also contribute positively to their learning environment and show great potential for future leadership in the sonography profession.

Criteria:

• Nominees must be currently enrolled in a Canadian accredited diagnostic medical sonography program and have completed at least one year of the program.
• Nominee must be a member of Sonography Canada [Student Membership].
• Nominees must have shown consistent academic performance, professional development, and a strong commitment to sonography.
• Students who have graduated from the program within the last six (6) months are also eligible. [Active Membership]
• Only instructors or faculty members from accredited programs may submit nominations. These individuals must be Active members of Sonography Canada.

Nomination Process:

1. Instructor Nominations: Instructors or faculty members from accredited programs are encouraged to nominate students who have demonstrated excellence in both academic and clinical aspects of their education.
   
   Nominations should include a completed nomination form and a detailed letter of recommendation from the nominating instructor or faculty member.
   
   The letter should highlight specific examples of the student’s achievements, progress, contributions to the program, and potential impact on the sonography field.
   
   Program Coordinator(s) should sign off on the nomination.
2. Supporting Materials: In addition to the nomination form, a brief personal statement from the student (300-500 words) may be requested, reflecting on their experiences, achievements, and future goals within sonography. Supporting documentation (like assignments, or case studies) may be submitted to support the nomination.

Selection Process:

• Review Committee: A selection committee [Awards Committee] will review all submitted nominations.
  
  The committee will evaluate nominations based on the student’s academic performance, professional growth, clinical skills, and overall contributions to the program.
  
  The student’s personal statement, if required, will also be taken into consideration, providing insight into their passion and commitment to the field.
• Criteria for Evaluation:
  
  Academic Excellence: Demonstrated through grades, class participation, and feedback from instructors.
  Professional Development: Growth in clinical skills, professionalism, communication, and teamwork.
  Contribution to Learning Environment: Participation in program activities, peer mentorship, and engagement in sonography-related initiatives.

Award:

Up to two (2) students will be selected as recipients of the Student Excellence Award. The winners will be announced at the annual Sonography Canada Awards ceremony and will be featured in Sonography Canada’s publications and on the website.

Recipients of this award will receive:

• Certificate of recognition
• Complimentary registration for both the CORE exam and one credentialing exam (CRGS, CRCS, CRVS).  This will be provided for the first attempt of each exam only.
• Should the recipient have already completed one of the above noted exams, reimbursement of fees will be applied.

Questions

All submissions must be received by March 30. Please forward any questions you may have regarding this award to info@sonographycanada.ca.

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