2024-25 Nomination Process
A few things to note as you prepare to nominate someone:
Who can be nominated?
- The person you wish to nominate must be a current executive member of the executive cadre.
- They do not have to be an APEX member. All executives can be nominated.
- Individuals acting as interim executives for at least 6 months can be put forward as a candidate.
- Small teams of executives (2-3 individuals maximum) can be put forward together for an award if their collaborative work is the reason for their candidacy.
- Retired executives are eligible if they were part of the executive cadre in November 2024 when the call for nominations opened.
- Deputy Heads are not eligible.
For more information regarding eligibility of nominees, please contact nathaliev@apex.gc.ca.
Information required:
The APEX Selection Review Committee is requesting information about the candidate beyond career history or resumes. You must provide information that supports accomplishments in the specific award category. For example, a letter of support from staff or colleagues can help demonstrate leadership.
For a complete nomination, you will need:
- Information about the executive(s) you are nominating
- One nominator
- Who: This person is an executive or interim executive in the Federal Public Service who endorses and puts the name of the candidate forward. They do not need to be an APEX member.
- To do: They will need to submit a narrative about how the candidate meets the selection criteria for the award category chosen (1-2 pages)
- Three supporters
- Who: They can be anyone from any level in the Federal Public Service who can attest to the candidate’s exceptional achievements. In some instances, they could also be external to the public service or retired.
- To do: They will need to submit a letter of support each (1-2 pages)
Most departments go through their award coordinators to submit an application. To help with the process, feel free to download a word version of the nomination form to gather information. Please note that only submissions sent via the online portal will be evaluated.
Fill the online application and submit your documents
The online nomination system will ask you about the candidate, the award, the nominator, the supporters and your documents. You can start the online application at any time, even if you do not have all the required information. Once submitted, you will receive a link to your nomination and will be able to make changes or add files at a later date. The online system will also send you occasional reminders to finish your application.
Information about Award Winners:
Once the selection process is completed, APEX will advise award winners of the committee’s decision. All nominators will be informed of the results. As well, APEX will advise all nominees and their deputy head that their names had been put forward as candidates.
Recipients will receive their award at the APEX Leadership Summit taking place on June 3 and 4, 2025.
