The Bloorview Research Institute Trainee Executive (BRITE) is excited to celebrate the Holland Bloorview research trainees, staff, and supervisors who go above and beyond to shape the next generation of researchers, scientists, and clinicians.
BRITE is soliciting nominations for the 2020 BRITE Awards for Excellence and is eager to hear your stories of excellence in the BRI Research Institute (BRI) community.
If you would like to nominate a current BRI trainee, staff member, or advisor for one of the awards, please fill out this form to provide specific examples of how the nominee demonstrates excellence based on Holland Bloorview’s values and the award descriptions outlined in the call for nominations. A brief outline of the award opportunities is provided below, and the award rubric may be found here.
Nominations are due on Friday, March 13th at 5 p.m. (EST). Please email all submissions to BRITE@hollandbloorview.ca.
Award winners will be announced at the BRI Trainee Workshop on March 24th, 2020.
Excellence in Peer Mentorship
BRI Trainees grow through our opportunities to act as a community. We value our culture of teaching and learning from one another and our drive to grow together as emerging scientists, researchers, and clinicians. BRITE Peer Mentorship Award nominees should be current BRI trainees who possess an outstanding track record of peer mentorship, rapport-building, and guidance, reflecting Holland Bloorview’s values. Mentorship may be formal or informal, of any level of trainee, student, or volunteer. Nominators must be BRI affiliates*.
Excellence in Trainee Supervision
The BRI prides itself on attracting and training top-level researchers who will maintain high scientific standards to influence the care of tomorrow. Instilling such high quality in the thoughts and practices of our trainees requires exemplary supervision. BRITE Supervisor Award nominees should represent excellence in scientific integrity, skill development, and trainee support, reflecting Holland Bloorview values. Nominees must be formal academic supervisors or program advisory committee members with a BRI appointment. Nominators must be current BRI trainees.
Excellence in Trainee Support
Support from BRI staff is integral to successful trainee experiences at Holland Bloorview. Nominees for the BRITE Award for Excellence in Trainee Support provide trainee development, share knowledge, and guide by example, reflecting Holland Bloorview’s values. Nominees must be BRI staff members and must not also be trainees or Scientists at Holland Bloorview. Nominators must be current BRI trainees.
Excellence in Research Collaborations
BRI and our stellar group of trainees value collaborations to direct our research. Nominees for the BRITE Award for Excellence in Research Collaborations Award will demonstrate collaborative diversity, partnership authenticity, and relationship maintenance through their collaborations, reflecting Holland Bloorview’s values. Collaborations may include, but are not limited to, children, youth, families, community members, clinicians, practitioners, other professionals, policy makers, and interdisciplinary researchers. Nominators must be current BRI affiliates*.
*BRI affiliates: trainees, scientists, research staff, clinician collaborators, clients, families, volunteers.
