Alumni

Community Awards

Celebrating the Impact of the NJC Community
The window for the NJC Community Awards is now closed. 
In recognition of the dedicated service and accomplishments of our community members, Neuchâtel Junior College is honouring members of the school community with three prestigious Community Awards:
NJC Young Alumni of Distinction Award recognizes an NJC graduate or individual who attended NJC (2013 to present) and has made an impact on their local community since leaving NJC.  They are an excellent role model and has made a difference in the lives of others. 
Who can be nominated? Any graduate or attendee of NJC is eligible for nomination. The Young Alumni of Distinction Award is open to graduates within ten years of the current nomination year. This award may be presented posthumously.
Nomination Criteria:
  • The story of this person and their accomplishments would be an inspiration to NJC students, graduates and community members
  • Nominees will have made significant achievements in their community, careers, or volunteer work, and are seen by others to demonstrate excellence - whether in the area of artistic, intellectual, physical or humanitarian excellence
  • This individual has made a commitment and a significant contribution to "better the world around them" having a positive impact on the local, national or global communities while upholding the principles and values of NJC

NJC Alumni of Distinction Award recognizes an NJC graduate or individual who attended NJC (before 2013) and has made an impact on their local community since leaving NJC. They are an excellent role model and has made a difference in the lives of others.

Who can be nominated? Any graduate or attendee of NJC is eligible for nomination. This award may be presented posthumously.
Nomination Criteria:
  • The story of this person and their accomplishments would be an inspiration to NJC students, graduates and community members
  • Nominees will have made significant achievements in their community, careers, or volunteer work, and are seen by others to demonstrate excellence - whether in the area of artistic, intellectual, physical or humanitarian excellence
  • This individual has made a commitment and a significant contribution to "better the world around them" having a positive impact on the local, national or global communities while upholding the principles and values of NJC
NJC Distinguished Service Award recognizes a member of the NJC community (does not need to be an alumni) who has contributed outstanding volunteer service to NJC over several years. 
Who can be nominated? All NJC community members are eligible for nominations. This award may be presented posthumously.
Nomination Criteria:
  • This person has contributed significantly to a volunteer position(s) at NJC and consistently demonstrated qualities of compassion, service, and striving to make NJC a better place
  • This person has an innate understanding of NJC’s mission, vision and values
  • This person has a passion for helping others in the NJC community
*Note selection committee will consider both the length and nature of the volunteer service, including the diversity of roles undertaken and consistency in the provision of service to NJC
Nomination and Selection Process
The nomination window for all three awards is open until March 31, 2024.  Any member of the NJC community may submit nominations; a co-nominator must support nominations made by a family member. Supporting documentation and multiple nominations are encouraged.
 
NJC will collect and verify all information provided by nominees and provide submissions to the committee.  In turn, the committee will review all nominations and be responsible for selecting annual recipients.
Nominees not selected will be carried over for one year; nominators can resubmit nominations for consideration after their original nomination is no longer valid.  Each category has the potential to have more than one award recipient. 
Award Presentation and Celebration
NJC will advise all nominees of their nomination. An invitation will be extended to attend Always Neuch! Alumni Gathering (details to be confirmed) hosted by the Alumni Executive Committee, where recipients will be announced. 
Award recipients will have the opportunity to address the guests at the event, as well as have their profiles on the NJC website, in our monthly newsletter, and our annual Gratitude Report.

Questions? Email alumni@neuchatel.org 
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