I. Purpose
Enable ABQLA members receiving the award to participate in a professional development opportunity relevant to their profession.
II. Goals
III. Award
For the purposes of this application, Professional Development includes: attendance and/or presentations at conferences, workshops or seminars; participation in courses (in person or online). One award will be offered. The award will include $750 plus complimentary registration at the annual ABQLA Conference in Montreal, Quebec.
IV. Eligibility
V. Application Process
In order to be considered eligible, candidates are invited to submit an application package demonstrating their suitability for the award. The application package should include:
All forms and documents must be completed and submitted by the application deadline listed below. You should receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. Please write to awards@abqla.qc.ca if you do not receive a confirmation or if you experience any problems with the form.
VI. Responsibilities of the winners
We also encourage successful applicants to share and publicize the news of their win through appropriate communication channels.
VII. Selection Criteria
The committee will select the Professional Development Award recipient based on the following factors, in descending order of importance:
- Responses to open-ended questions on the proposal form
- Recommendation letter from an employer, volunteer coordinator or professional mentor
- Overall strength of curriculum vitae.
For more information about how these factors are evaluated, see our detailed list of selection criteria
VIII. Deadline for Submission
The application deadline is EXTENDED: Friday, February 16, 2018 (11:59 p.m.).
IX. Selection Notification
Professional Development Award applicants will be notified via e-mail by Friday, March 9, 2018.
For questions contact awards@abqla.qc.ca.