Awards
Trillium Award
Presented in recognition of a significant contribution to the advancement of the Association and the Medical Laboratory Profession in Ontario.
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The criteria for the Trillium Award includes:
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High profile within the medical laboratory professional community, at any level
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Sets a high professional standard as a role model
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Must be a member of the MLPAO
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Both the quality and quantity of contribution to the profession will be considered
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Not necessarily awarded each year
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The award includes a certificate, an award presented at the AGM, and an honorary membership with the MLPAO.
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Jim Braidwood Outstanding Professional Award
The Jim Braidwood Outstanding Professional Award is given to the MLT or MLA/T who is highly regarded by professional colleagues for improving work life and professional practice through his/her passion for shared learning and development.
An award will be presented to the following individual:
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Promotes and supports the sharing of new ideas and learning among colleagues
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Collaborates to solve problems and improve workplace practices and morale
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Is highly regarded and respected by their colleagues for attitudes and behaviours that support an evolving and optimistic work environment
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Pursues avenues to engage, inform and educate peers for the benefit of individuals, the organization, and the profession
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Must be a member of the MLPAO​
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A framed certificate of recognition will be presented to the Jim Braidwood Outstanding Professional Award recipient at their place of work, if possible.
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Champion of Joy Award
This award honors an individual who exemplifies teamwork, consistently steps up to help, maintains a positive culture in the lab, and supports others. The winner will receive an award and a lunch for their lab, allowing them to share their joy with colleagues.
Michelle Hoad Advocacy Award
This award is given to a member that has shown great effort in the spirit of advocacy. They have promoted the profession, influenced stakeholders, and are an example of a true advocacy champion. Nominations for this award are submitted to the Board of Directors for selection of the winner. This is an annual award that will be presented at the annual conference or the member’s workplace. This award is sponsored by BD Canada.
Richard Lafferty Excellence in Writing Award
Presented by the MLPAO to a person that has made an outstanding contribution to the MLPAO Advocate.