Nomination Process

If you know an outstanding simulationist who fits the above description, please complete the online nomination form by Friday, September 19, 2025 @ 5PM ET. A shortlist of nominees will be announced early October.

Nomination Requirements

A complete nomination package for the SIM Citizenship Award must include the following:

• Applicant info: Name, designation/title, organization/affiliation, and contact information (phone and/or email) of the applicant.
• Nominee info: Name, designation/title, organization/affiliation, and contact information (phone and/or email) of the nominee.
• Brief summary indicating how long the applicant (you) has known the nominee and the reasons the applicant believes the nominee is a worthy candidate (maximum 250 words).
• Detailed description of the nominee and his/her achievements in the field of healthcare simulation, including background/history of the nominee (no character limit).
• A minimum of two written testimonials (PDF or Word) from two separate individuals, other than the applicant, who can attest to value and impact of nominee’s achievements in the realm of citizenship.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the nominee (PDF or Word).

Evaluation

All eligible submissions will be reviewed and scored by the Award Review Committee. The committee shall include at least 6 individuals representing a breadth of professions, sectors and regions. Previous SIM Citizenship Award recipients are invited to join the committee.

Additional Details

• A maximum of two recipients may be selected annually.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the nomination package is complete. An incomplete nomination package will not be considered by the Award Review Committee.
• It is recommended that all documents and letters be typed rather than handwritten.
• All materials are treated confidentially and will be viewed by members of the Award Review Committee only.
• Those who wish to view the letters for publicity or information purposes, including the nominee, must first obtain permission from the individual who wrote the letter.
• It is recommended that the nominee be informed of the nomination.
• Current employees of Simulation Canada are not eligible to be nominated.
• Nominations for previous Simulation Canada (or SIM-one) employees will be evaluated on the basis of the nominee’s accomplishments outside of their work with Simulation Canada only.

Recognition of Excellence

• Award and recognition during the 2025 SIM Expo – Canada’s premier healthcare simulation conference.
• Complimentary registration to 2025 SIM Expo for the recipient (to be reimbursed by Simulation Canada).
• Acknowledgement and dissemination on Simulation Canada’s communication channels.

Nomination Process

Nominations may be submitted by the organization itself or by someone external to the nominated organization. The online application submission must be received by Friday, September 19, 2025 @ 5PM ET. A shortlist of organizational nominees will be announced early October.

Eligibility

Open to Canadian publicly funded education and healthcare delivery organizations such as colleges, universities, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. Only organizations, not individuals, are eligible. 

Examples of activities that may qualify an organizations for this award include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing a major curriculum reform to integrate simulation
• Establishing or expanding a unique simulation program (including investments in human and physical resources)
• Creating or expanding of simulation research programs
• Systematically integrating of simulation into quality or patient safety improvement strategies

Nomination Requirements

A complete application package for the SIM Innovator Award must include the following:

• Organization Info: Name and Location
• Primary Contact at the Organization: Name, designation/title, and contact information (phone and/or email).
• Nominee info: Name, designation/title, organization/affiliation, and contact information (phone and/or email) of the nominee.
• Summary of the organization’s overall operational activities (max 250 words). Include information such as: size/scale, how many students/patients/beds, programs offered, etc.
• 2 letters of support (one internal and one external)
• Answer the following question: How does this organization demonstrate exceptional commitment to innovate, advocate and advance simulation? (Maximum of 750 words)

Please be sure to address the following points:

• Nature of the innovative use(s) of simulation
• The breadth and depth to which this permeates the organization’s activities
• Impact simulation has on the way the organization achieves its mission
• How the innovation has been or is being evaluated

It is recommended that each application be supported by videos, pictures, or other media (e.g., websites; news articles). 

Evaluation Criteria

Committee members shall consider the following criteria when assessing nominations:

• Innovation: Does the organization’s activities place it at the very leading edge of using simulation for education, patient safety and/or quality improvement?
• Breadth and depth: To what degree does the use of simulation permeate the organization’s activities?
• Impact: Will simulation profoundly impact the way the organization achieves its mission?
• Evaluation: Has a rigorous evaluation been conducted or is one in process?

Additional Details

• A maximum of two recipient organizations may be selected annually
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application package is complete. An incomplete application package will not be considered by the Award Review Committee.
• It is recommended that all documents and letters be submitted as doc or PDF file.

Recognition of Excellence

• Formal recognition during the 2025 SIM Expo awards ceremony.
• Complimentary registration to 2025 SIM Expo for two staff of the organization (to be reimbursed by Simulation Canada.
• A printed award certificate.
• Acknowledgement and dissemination on Simulation Canada’s online and social media channels.

Congratulations to all the previous recipients, and thank you for all you have done to support simulation in Canada!

Prior to 2017, SIM-one offered a SIM Student award. Here are the past recipients!