Excellence in Corporate Teaching Award
Teaching and supervision of students in corporate academic programs
At SickKids, learning is embedded in every part of our organization — from clinical spaces to corporate offices. We proudly recognize the staff who mentor and support students in non-clinical roles, helping shape future leaders in healthcare through meaningful learning experiences.
The Excellence in Corporate Teaching Award recognizes an exceptional corporate supervisor or preceptor who has demonstrated outstanding performance in their role as a mentor and who exhibits a true commitment to excellence in teaching. This award is given to a remarkable staff member who strives to create a positive, encouraging, and respectful learning environment and is an acknowledgement of their contributions to the professional growth of students.
Students, colleagues and leaders may nominate individuals for this award.
Eligibility
Students, colleagues and leaders may nominate individuals who meet all of the following criteria:
- The staff member has directly supervised at least one student in the current calendar year (January to December).
- They have supervised a student in a corporate academic program. Programs may include business, education, administration, law, facilities operations, human resources, finance, communications, information technology, supply chain, and others.
- They are deeply committed to students’ ongoing learning and professional development.
Selection criteria
Each nominator should submit a completed nomination form including written evidence and specific examples (up to 1000 words) of how the nominee meets or exceeds the selection criteria.
The nominee must demonstrate a commitment to education and excellence, which may be displayed through:
- Providing guidance and support to help the learner achieve their objectives
- Creating planned and purposeful experiences to facilitate learning
- Utilizing innovative teaching approaches
- Providing effective and timely feedback to facilitate professional development
- Creating a welcoming learning environment
- Fostering excellence through respectful and effective communication
- Supporting socialization of the learner into the team
- Role modeling strong work ethic and professionalism
- Sharing their knowledge and expertise
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- A commitment to SickKids values
Deadline
Nominations can be submitted throughout the calendar year until December 31.
The Excellence in Corporate Teaching Award will be presented at the annual Preceptor Recognition Ceremony.
Inquiries about the award can be directed to Kelly Warmington at kelly.warmington@sickkids.ca.