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Alumni Acclaim Awards

Celebrating CNA Alumni Excellence

Your Success... Recognized, Appreciated, Celebrated.

CNA has a proud, rich history of graduates spanning 60 years in Newfoundland and Labrador. Hundreds of thousands of our Alumni span the globe making a difference in the communities where they live and work. We are proud of the diversity of our graduates and our programs and now is the time to recognize, appreciate and celebrate their success.

Nominations now open until May 17, 2024! Nominate yourself or someone you know in one of our four award categories.

Acclaim Awards are NOW OPEN!

Get your nominations in by May 17, 2024.

Distinguished Alumni Award

Recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of alumni who have made a significant impact in their professional achievements and/or service to the community and society.

Young Alumni Award

Recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of recent graduates who have made a significant impact in their professional achievements and/or service to the community and society. (Applicants must be 35 years or younger to be considered for the award.).

Community Service Award

Recognizes the impact that an alumni has made to their community through volunteer work.

Innovation Award

Recognizes alumni or a collaborative team* that have made a significant impact in their profession or community by developing or implementing an innovative initiative, product, or process. It should encourage innovation by fostering positive change and social impact while transforming a creative idea to life. (*Collaborative team must consist of at least one CNA Alumni Member)

2023 Acclaim Award Recipients

Alumni Acclaim Award Eligibility

  • Candidates must be a graduate of a certificate or diploma program at College of the North Atlantic (NL locations) as of and including 2024.
  • Applicants are advised to refer to specific criteria pertaining to each application.
  • Current College of the North Atlantic employees, board members, and members of the Alumni Acclaim Awards committee are not eligible for consideration.

Applicant/Nominator Check List

  • Submit completed award application online. Applications are available above on this page for each award.
  • Applications can be completed by a nominator or self-nomination is accepted.
  • All applications by a nominator must be approved by nominee prior to submission.
  • Applicant/nominator should provide as much quality information as possible specific to the applicable award.
  • Optional: Provide up to three relevant media sources that may enhance the application. (e.g., articles, news stories, award documentation, photos or short videos with links.) and include all links where applicable.
  • Once your application is approved, you will receive an email with further instructions from alumniawards@cna.nl.ca. Please check your Junk/Spam folder. This email will explain how to submit your two letters of reference (one professional, one volunteer, maximum of one page each) as well as any supporting media.

Acclaim Awards Application Guide and Terms of Reference

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Mailing Address
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