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Northern College wishes to recognize the meritorious contributions of employees, students, and community members who have helped to build our College campuses.

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SUBJECT

BACKGROUND

Northern College wishes to recognize the meritorious contributions of employees, students, and community members who have helped to build our College campuses.

POLICY

Northern College will recognize the contributions of employees, students, and community members in a manner that is respectful and equitable by offering Meritorious Recognition.

PROCEDURE

  1. Each campus will have a Wall of Honour for the purpose of meritorious recognition. The design of the walls for each location will be initiated and approved by the Senior Management Team. The location of the Wall will be at the discretion of the Campus Manager.
  2. Nominations will be received at each campus for individuals - students, employees, and community members - for meritorious recognition.
  3. Nominations must be made by submitting a completed Meritorious Recognition Form to a Campus Manager. Nominations will be accepted throughout the year.
  4. Meritorious Recognition Forms are available online: Northern College website, Noraction, or mynorthern.ca.
  5. Nominations will be reviewed by the Meritorious Recognition Committee at the respective campus.
  6. The Meritorious Recognition Committee will be comprised of the Campus Manager, a Human Resource Services representative, and others as determined by the Campus Manager. The Committee shall have no more than eight (8) members at a time and will have at least one representative from the Faculty and Support Staff groups.
  7. The Nominator may be invited to present their nomination to the Committee. However, the Nominator may not participate in the final discussions or recommendation.
  8. Campus Managers shall call a committee meeting upon receipt of a Meritorious Recognition Form.
  9. Based on the unanimous recommendations of the Committee, the Human Resource Services representative will forward the recommendation to the Senior Management Team for approval.
  10. The Senior Management Team will review each application within 30 days of receiving the recommendation.
  11. Upon approval, the Campus Manager will contact the Nominator and proceed with organizing an appropriate and agreed upon ceremony to present the award.
  12. A plaque will be created and posted on the Wall of Honour at the appropriate campus.

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Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/uploads/2025/07/HR_Meritorious-Recognition.pdf