TRO Student Mentorship Award
This award is given to an educator, instructor, professor or direct internship/practicum/placement supervisor who has been influential to a student in TR. The successful recipient will be someone who has helped guide a future practitioner in the field of TR through assistance with educational instruction, field placement, etc. Mentoring students is a very important part of building the future of this profession!
2017 Award Winner
Sarah West, R/TRO
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Colleen Pittam & Sarah West
History:
This award was created in 2015 to recognize educators who play an important role in the future of TR by guiding and supporting their students.
Past award winners:
2016 |
Karen Grauer, R/TRO |
2015 |
Karen Hirshfeld, R/TRO |
Nomination Criteria:
- Must be a TRO member
- Student must nominate an educator
Current TRO Board of Directors are not eligible for this award
Application Requirements:
Students must complete and submit the award nomination form (below). In addition, please send a 500-750 word narrative (completed in MS Word) describing how this individual has provided you with excellent mentorship and how you feel their influence will guide your future practice in TR. Submit by the nomination deadline to the Communications Coordinator at: communications@trontario.org
Value:
- $100 TRO Store coupon
- Professional Contribution points for initial Registration (R/TRO, R/TRO DIP) application (awarded=4, nominated=2)
- Recognition at the Annual TRO Conference Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Ceremony Dinner (includes 2 complimentary tickets)
- TRO Certificate
- TRO Award
- Recognition in varios TRO communications: TRO website, e-TRO, TRO Blog ...
Seletion Process:
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All identifying information will be removed prior to selection committee review
The Awards Sub-Committee consists of a minimum of 3 volunteers including: at least one representative from the Membership and Professional Services Committee and up to six TRO members (the TRO Communications Coordinator is an ex-officio member). It is responsible for reviewing TRO award nominations and will forward recommendations to the Membership and Professional Services Committee for approval by the TRO board of directors.
Application Requirements:
Complete and submit the award nomination form (below). In addition, please send a 500-750 word narrative (completed in MS Word) describing how the nominee has demonstrated the above criteria reflecting the description by the nomination deadline to the Communications Coordinator at: communications@trontario.org
Value:
- $100 TRO Store coupon
- Professional Contribution points for initial Registration (R/TRO, R/TRO DIP) application (awarded=4, nominated=2)
- Recognition at the Annual TRO Conference Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Ceremony Dinner (includes 2 complimentary tickets)
- TRO Certificate
- TRO Award
- Recognition in varios TRO communications: TRO website, e-TRO, TRO Blog ...
Seletion Process:
-
All identifying information will be removed prior to selection committee review
The Awards Sub-Committee consists of a minimum of 3 volunteers including: at least one representative from the Membership and Professional Services Committee and up to six TRO members (the TRO Communications Coordinator is an ex-officio member). It is responsible for reviewing TRO award nominations and will forward recommendations to the Membership and Professional Services Committee for approval by the TRO board of directors.
Questions:
Please contact the Communications Coordinator at: communications@trontario.org
Thank you for your involvement in the award application process!