OASIS is pleased to announce that the Applications for the 2022 OASIS Scholarships and Awards are now open!!
The 2022 Scholarship and Awards will be presented at this year’s virtual OASIS Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022.
Registration details for the OASIS AGM were shared previously and can be found at the following this Link.
SCHOLARSHIPS
OASIS is committed to helping their member agencies maintain and provide high quality services through exemplary leadership. To help achieve this, OASIS provides Scholarship opportunities for YOU to apply to. Please see below and attached descriptions of the various learning streams and description of funding available for your application.
- The George Braithwaite Scholarship was established in recognition of former OASIS Board member and President, George Braithwaite for his volunteer contributions to OASIS and is:
- Issued once per year to an Executive Director or Senior Manager;
- Presented at the OASIS Annual General Meeting;
- Up to $5,000 value;
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- Utilized for Executive Director or Senior Manager’s attendance/participation in the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities’ week-long Leadership Institute. Note: The program for the Consortium on Developmental Disabilities is projected to occur again onsite in 2023; Learn More about the Leadership Institute Here.
- Funds to be utilized for travel, accommodation, meals & registration fees;
- Selection made by the OASIS Labour Relations Committee;
A recent participant described attending the National Leadership Consortium’s Leadership Institute as “a rewarding opportunity to hear from progressive leaders in our field, showcase best practices, inspire possibilities and strategies for success.”
Another participant commented: “The George Braithwaite Award provided me with the opportunity to attend the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities in 2019. The week-long course was attended by a number of leaders in the developmental services sector from all over North America. The course is beneficial for people leading DS organizations as its curriculum includes: current service trends, research, values training, and financial and operational education. Effective DS leaders not only have to advocate for inclusive, person centred and values based supports and services, they also have to have the business acumen required in maintaining financial stability of the organization. Many of the speakers in the course were from organizations who spoke about the different initiatives that bore success within their respective organizations. These case studies were significant as the changes were accomplished without additional public funds, but were much more conducive to the social and physical needs of the people they support. The DS sector has been involved in strategic changes starting with the “DS Transformations” initiative and currently with the “Journey to Belonging” project. As the ongoing trend is towards promoting direct funding for people supported, it will behove organizations to adapt to this change without sacrificing the quality of support they offer. Participating in this course has been crucial in my leadership journey.”
You can access the application Here.
Submission deadline is August 22, 2022
Note: Applicants can apply for more than one (1) scholarship.
- The President’s Scholarship will be presented at the Annual General Meeting of OASIS. This award was established in recognition of the contributions of the volunteer Presidents of OASIS since its inception in 1996.
- Issued once per year to an Executive Director or Senior Manager
- Presented at the OASIS Annual General Meeting;
- Up to $5,000 value;
- Can be utilized for Executive Directors’ or Senior Manager attendance/participation in a conference or educational program of their selection;
- Funds can be utilized for travel, accommodation, meals, registration fees and materials (i.e., books); and
- The Selection is made by the President, Vice-President Volunteer, Vice-President Executive Director of OASIS;
You can access the letter/application form Here.
Submission deadline is August 22, 2022
AWARDS
For those who have and continue to blaze the trails of exceptionality we want to take this opportunity to recognise and reward you for your achievements. To do this we provide two different awards that you can apply to for yourself, your agency, your colleague or another agency.
The Annie Oliver Award is presented at the Annual General Meeting of OASIS. The objective of this award is to recognise and honour an individual. It is awarded to Someone:
- who demonstrates excellence, innovation and leadership in the developmental services sector and best exemplifies the interests and mission of OASIS;
- who demonstrates the highest administrative competence and professionalism and in so-doing has provided an inspiration to others; and
- Someone who, by a combination of perseverance, determination and positive attitude has assisted OASIS in achieving the goals inherent in its Mission Statement.
You can also access the letter/application form Here.
Submission deadline is August 22, 2022
The Annual Member Leadership Award is presented at the Annual Conference of OASIS. The objective of this award is to recognise and honour an OASIS member organisation that:
- demonstrates excellence, innovation and leadership in the developmental services sector and best exemplifies the interests and mission of OASIS;
- demonstrates collaboration, partnership and professionalism and in so-doing has provided an inspiration to others; and
- by a combination of perseverance, determination and positive attitude has assisted OASIS in achieving the goals inherent in its Mission Statement.
You can access the letter/form Here:
Submission deadline is August 22, 2022
Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please feel free to email OASIS Administrative Support at: administrativesupport@oasisonline.ca