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AFOA-Xerox Excellence in Leadership Awards
Xerox Canada and the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association are proud to present the Excellence in Leadership Awards - Advancing Aboriginal financial management
Recognizing effort and rewarding excellence
The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association (AFOA) of Canada and Xerox Canada are dedicated to helping Aboriginals reach the highest standard of excellence in financial management. This is one example of that commitment.
The Excellence in Leadership Award was created in 2004. It is designed to recognize and celebrate Aboriginal achievement in financial management. Winners have supported a vision for excellence and innovation in finance and management, and demonstrated advanced expertise, outstanding professionalism and leadership. Their contributions have led to the betterment of Canadian Aboriginal communities and people.
There are two categories for nominations for the AFOA-Xerox Excellence in Leadership Award. The National category recognizes individuals who have contributed to the Aboriginal financial management profession on a national or institutional level. The Regional category recognizes those individuals who have made their contributions at the regional, local or community level.
Awards are presented at a special ceremony at AFOA's National Conferences. Winners receive complimentary registration and financial assistance with travel to the Conference.
We invite you to think about the people around you and to nominate someone who has demonstrated a special passion and drive in the interests of Aboriginal financial management. Who is intent on strengthening and building upon the successes we have achieved? Who exemplifies this mission through their day-to-day efforts?
Award Criteria
Recipients of the Excellence in Leadership Award continuously demonstrate a sincere and long-term commitment to excellence in Aboriginal finance and management in Canada.
Nominees must meet the following criteria:
- Have had senior finance and management responsibilities in an Aboriginal community or organization.
- Demonstrated leadership skills that have motivated and inspired.
- Made a significant contribution to the field of Aboriginal finance and management.
- Made a measurable impact on the management, performance and/or governance of Aboriginal community(ies)/organization(s).
- Raised the standards of Aboriginal finance and management practices.
All nominations must be submitted to the AFOA, based on the criteria above. Self-nominations will not be considered. AFOA reserves the right to use the Award winners' names in communication material regarding the Award.
Award winners are selected by an Awards Committee comprised of previous Award winners and senior Aboriginal financial executives from across the country.
Previous Award Winners
Recipients of the Xerox-AFOA Excellence in Leadership Awards to date are:
| 2010 | National Category | Regional Category |
|---|---|---|
| Deanna Hamilton, President/CEO, First Nations Finance Authority | Lynn Anne Knockwood, Director of Common Services, Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq, Nova Scotia | |
| 2009 | National Category | Regional Category |
| Clarence Thomas (Manny) Jules, Chief Commissioner, First Nations Tax Commission | Tammy Drew, General Manager, Miawpukek First Nation, Newfoundland | |
| 2008 | National Category | Regional Category |
| Chief Thomas M. Bressette, Kettle & Stony Point Council | Dan Christmas, Senior Advisor, Membertou First Nation, Nova Scotia | |
| 2007 | National Category | Regional Category |
| Chief Clarence Louie, Chief Executive Officer, Osoyoos Indian Band Development Corporate | Karen Bruno, Finance Administrator, Long Plain First Nation, Manitoba | |
| 2006 | National Category | Regional Category |
| Edmond Wright, Secretary-Treasurer, Nisga'a Lisims Government | Yvonne Monkman-Black, Finance Manager, Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc. | |
| 2005 | National Category | Regional Category |
| Harold Calla, CAFM, Chair, First Nations Financial Management Board, British Columbia | Richard Morano, CAFM, Chief Financial Officer, Mnjikaning First Nation, Ontario | |
| 2004 | National Category | Regional Category |
| Keith Martell, CAFM, Chair, First Nations Bank of Canada, Saskatchewan | Sharon Stevenson, CAFM, Finance Manager, Peguis School Board, Manitoba |
Nomination Process & Application Form
Awards are now being accepted for 2010. Deadline for applications is February 5, 2010. For more information, download the Award Flyer and Nomination form.
To nominate an individual for this Award, please download the Nomination form.
Submit applications to:
Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada
1066 Somerset Street West, Suite 301
Ottawa, Ontario
K1Y 4T3