We are excited to announce the call for applicants for the prestigious Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Excellence Award presented by CORS. This award recognizes individuals, groups, or initiatives that have demonstrated outstanding commitment and achievements in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within CORS.
About the Award
The EDI Excellence Award is designed to honor those who have gone above and beyond to create a more inclusive and equitable environment for all members of our society. We are seeking applicants who have made significant contributions to promoting diversity, ensuring equal opportunities, and fostering an atmosphere of respect and understanding.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to individuals or groups within CORS (nominated or self-nomination).
- Applicants must have made notable contributions to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within CORS.
Award Categories
Individual/Group Excellence: Recognizing an individual or group of individuals who has shown exceptional dedication to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in the area of Operational Research. Contributions related to teaching, research and service will be considered.
Application Guidelines
Interested applicants should submit a maximum two-page* application letter that includes the following information:
- Provide a detailed description of the applicant/group’s contributions to EDI within the area of Operational Research.
- Highlight specific achievements, initiatives, or strategies employed to foster an inclusive environment in the area of Operational Research.
- Include supporting evidence such as testimonials, impact metrics, and relevant documentation.
Submissions should be concise, focusing on key achievements.
*Proposals written in French will be allowed to submit an additional half page, “in support of evidence demonstrating that French documents require approximately 20% more space than similar English documents. (ref: https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/29300.html )”
Selection Process
The CORS EDI committee will evaluate all applications. Applications will be assessed based on the significance of impact, innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Award recipients will be notified via email and announced at the CORS annual conference.
Recognition
Award recipients will receive a distinguished certificate and 500$ award honoring their achievement and will be invited to participate at the annual conference as part of the EDI panel discussion
Application Deadline
Please submit your applications in PDF format to CORS secretary and EDI chair(s) (secretary@cors.ca, anjali.awasthi@concordia.ca, and eman.almehdawe@uregina.ca ) by 31 March 2026 to be considered for this award. Late submissions will not be accepted.