SCC Corporate Commitment Award

About the category 

Awarded to a group or organization that made exceptional contributions to standardization activities nationally and internationally. This could be a business, academic institute, non-governmental organization, consumer group or government body (federal, territorial, provincial or municipal). 

Selection criteria 

• contributed significantly to national or international standardization efforts for at least 5 years
• demonstrated exemplary participation, leadership, technical assistance or financial support in the development, promotion or implementation of policies, standards or guides (through certification or accreditation programs) 
• demonstrated a commitment to using standards in its sector 
• expanded leadership role within the sector through standardization activities 
• supported standardization at multiple levels of management within the organization
• demonstrated active leadership in promoting standards and standardization in its sector

Award submissions and selection process 

SCC’s online nomination form is available when applications are open. It will require:

• curriculum vitae (for individual awards) or profile (for organizational or committee awards)
• 2 to 3 letters of recommendation highlighting why the nominee should be selected for the award

• examples of how the nominee demonstrates the qualities outlined for the specific award 

   

Our awards committee considers every nomination that is submitted and selects the winners based on a scoring system.

We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, youth and LGBTQ+ communities, and from anyone who is passionate about developing gender responsive standards. If you believe you have the skills to contribute and lead, send us your application.