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Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit
Recognition for outstanding nursing careers
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Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This distinction recognizes an exceptional nurse who has advanced nursing care or the profession’s reputation. The nomination includes a CV and three supporting letters and is submitted through an online form.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 3
Activities funded
- Teaching
- Research
- Management
- Clinical practice
- Social or community engagement
Documents Needed
- Updated curriculum vitae
- Three supporting letters
- Any relevant supporting documents
Sources and recorded changes
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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual nurses with an OIIQ practice permit.
Who is not eligible
- Members of the OIIQ Board of Directors.
- OIIQ head office staff.
Selection criteria
- Remarkable professional development with a major impact on nursing improvement.
- Professional achievements recognized by peers.
- Active involvement in professional activities.
- Values reflecting the nursing profession: integrity, respect, autonomy, competence, excellence, collaboration, and humanity.
How to apply
- Step 1: Obtain the candidate’s agreement before submitting the nomination.
- Step 2: Prepare the nomination file, including the updated CV and three supporting letters.
- Step 3: Complete the online nomination form with candidate and nominator information.
- Step 4: Upload the required documents and any relevant supporting material.
- Step 5: Submit the completed application through the online form.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Selection Committee.
- The committee makes a recommendation to the OIIQ Board of Directors.
- The selected recipient is notified directly by the OIIQ president.
Additional information
- The award has been in existence since 1973.
- Candidacies remain valid for three years, including the submission year.
- The recipient is informed directly by the OIIQ president during the summer.
- The award is presented annually at the OIIQ Congress or Annual General Meeting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit Program
What is the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit?
This distinction recognizes an exceptional nurse who has advanced nursing care or the profession’s reputation. The nomination includes a CV and three supporting letters and is submitted through an online form.
Who is eligible for the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit program?
To be eligible for the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit program, you must:
Hold an OIIQ practice permit.
Show exceptional nursing contribution.
Be professionally distinguished.
Who can I contact for more information about the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit?
You can contact Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) by email at ddsp@oiiq.org or by phone at 514 935-2501, poste 463.
Where is the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit available?
The Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit?
Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit is funded by Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ)