Ignitor Award

Ignitor

This award is given to a nominee who truly exemplifies excellence with distinction and is deserving of recognition and celebration.

The UCalgary Nursing Spark Awards working group may choose to select a nominee - from any category - deemed worthy of an award, but who was not selected as the final recipient in the original category in which they were nominated, to receive the Ignitor Award.

Criteria

  • Meets or exceeds the criteria in their own category OR

  • May not fit a particular category OR

  • Were nominated in an incorrect category, but are meritorious in their achievement and activity OR

  • Achievements and activities merit special recognition and there is demonstrated positive impact on others, commitment to excellence and creating an environment where others thrive and feel empowered

Dec. 3, 2025

Online nomination form opens


March 6, 2026

Nominations deadline


April, 2026

Nominees and winners will be notified


May 5, 2026

Registration deadline


May 12, 2026

UCalgary Spark Awards event