Visionary Award

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The Visionary Award honors projects that embody excellence in creating broader, transformative change, both for the individual participants and the wider community. The winning project will have demonstrated measurable success in its core mission while also sparking ripple effects, such as policy shifts, cultural awareness, economic benefits, or inspired action in other communities. We seek initiatives that go beyond ‘employment and training' to leave a lasting legacy.

- Projects that are currently in operation, have been completed, or are close to completion, as of September 1, 2025, are eligible.

- Projects lead/developed/implemented by an ISET First Nation Agreement Holder.

- Projects that have had significant positive outcomes for participants as well as broad-reaching community and/or societal impact.

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Describe the positive outcomes for participants – program completion, skill development, employment, improved livelihood, etc.

Maximum of 500 words. Participant Outcomes (individual level)

Describe how actively the project's participants were included in the project's design, implementation, or decision making.

Maximum of 500 words. Participant Outcomes (individual level)

Describe how the project met or exceeded objectives.

Maximum of 500 words. Participant Outcomes (individual level)

Describe the reach beyond the participant group.

Maximum of 500 words. Community Impact (broad-reaching/ societal)

Describe any partnerships that contributed to the ability to reach a broader impact.

Maximum of 500 words. Community Impact (broad-reaching/ societal)

Outline the unique approaches that led to greater community impacts.

Maximum of 500 words. Community Impact (broad-reaching/ societal)

Describe any long-term benefits or potential for continued growth.

Maximum of 500 words. Community Impact (broad-reaching/ societal)

A detailed letter (max 1,000 words) outlining the Nominee's achievements, criteria descriptions, explaining why they deserve recognition.

Maximum of 1000 words.

Two (2) letters of support from individuals, organizations, or community members.

100 MB per file. Accepted formats: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, webp, mp3, m4a, mov, mp4, mpg, mpeg, webm

Supporting materials (optional): photos, testimonials, news articles, program data, etc.

100 MB per file. Accepted formats: pdf, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, jpg, jpeg, gif, png, webp, mp3, m4a, mov, mp4, mpg, mpeg, webm

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