Dr. Sarita Verma Awards for Distinguished Leadership at NOSM University

Dr. Verma, NOSM University’s inaugural President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean, and CEO, has established annual awards to honour and celebrate outstanding leaders as she prepares for retirement.

Each year, awards will be given to three recipients in the Northwest and three in the Northeast, representing a learner, a staff and a faculty member, respectively. Recipients need not reside in Thunder Bay or Greater Sudbury.

Nominees must have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, such as effective communication, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to NOSM University’s values and mission, and contributed significantly to the betterment of the NOSM University community. The awards will be given each year at the annual NOSM University Achievement Celebration. Learners, staff, or faculty can nominate their peers for the awards. All current part- and full-time learners, staff, and faculty are eligible.

Submission

Nominations and all accompanying documents can be submitted online.

A selection committee will review nominations and make final decisions in February of each year.

Selection

The awards are open to all currently registered part- and full-time learners, and staff and faculty in good standing (i.e. not on probation, remediation or under dismissal) of NOSM University. One recipient will be awarded in each category in both the Northwest and Northeast. Recipients do not need to be based in Thunder Bay or Greater Sudbury. Three (3) recipients will be selected in the Northwest and three (3) in the Northeast, for a total of six (6) award recipients.

Nominees must have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, such as effective communication, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to the University’s values and mission. Nominees must reflect the values of NOSM University.

Nominees must have demonstrated leadership within NOSM University and used innovation and creativity to address challenges, all while fostering positive change. Additionally, these role models must have made contributions to the overall well-being and success of NOSM University.