Nomination Information
The CMS Inclusion in Mathematics Prize recognizes a contribution by an individual or a group of individuals representative of a conscientious effort and/or a contribution to promoting a diverse and inclusive math community in Canada, whether within a single department; regionally or nationally across a research specialty; or otherwise.
We are aware that EDI work is often under-recognized and may not fit within established frameworks, so we welcome non-traditional applications.
Nomination Requirements
A complete application consists of:
- A signed letter of nomination or self-nomination, addressing the following points:
* Name of individual or group of individuals under consideration for the award and their institution(s),
* Identity of the nominator(s),
* Description of the event/initiative,
* Description of the impact the contribution has had towards making the mathematics community
more equitable, diverse, or inclusive, and
* Description of some challenges that had to be overcome in carrying out the contribution. - A minimum of two letters of support. For example, feedback from participant(s) regarding the impact the event/initiative had on them and/or providing perspective from
faculty or staff on how the event/initiative contributed to the targeted community. - Other supporting materials (optional).
In the event that the nomination is not selected in the current award cycle, it will be retained for consideration in the following competition cycle (unless explicitly withdrawn).
CMS aims to promote and celebrate diversity in the broadest sense. We strongly encourage department chairs and nominating committees to put forward nominations for outstanding colleagues regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
The complete dossier must be submitted electronically, preferably in PDF format, no later than the deadline indicated above, to communications@cms.math.ca.
Sharing Our Initiatives: Short Presentations of Committee-Selected Activities
Each fall, the CMS would like to create an online showcase of the top initiatives undertaken by our community. The goal is foster the exchange of good practices and to encourage people to consider future intitiatives.
The selection team will therefore extend invitations to the Prize recipient and several of the short-listed candidates to create a short online presentation (10 – 15 minutes). This collection of presentations will then comprise the core of an online event of 1-2 hours to the wider community, in order to maximize the impact and spread the initiatives within the mathematical community.