The Foundation Award is presented annually to a Chalmers employee for a recent and particularly commendable achievement that has visibly promoted the development of the University.
Chalmers Foundation Award 2012 focuses on prerequisites for high-quality education
The Foundation Award is presented annually to a Chalmers employee for a recent and commendable achievement that has clearly promoted the development of the University. When choosing the recipient for 2012, the Award Committee will seek to highlight in particular an achievement that has reinforced the competitiveness of education.
Quality in education is founded on the contribution made by individual teachers, where recognition of specific achievements can be expressed through teaching awards. Success in education is also based on Chalmers, through its employees, being in a position to implement new initiatives throughout the whole chain; from exerting a positive impact on attitudes among children and young people (recruitment) through to a quality-assured education process and continued involvement in the professional life of graduates, working in partnership with them in their ongoing development.
We are now seeking good examples of contributions that have reinforced conditions for education provision and which have been achieved through managerial undertakings, special development initiatives by teachers or within support functions.
As an employee or student at Chalmers, you are invited to make nominations for the Award. Take the opportunity to highlight the work and personal qualities of a co-worker, colleague or manager. All nominations will be assessed by an Award Committee.
The final date for nominations is Monday, January 23, 2012.
The proposal should be for a current achievement and should include a description of the nominee's contribution to the results. The nominee must be employed at Chalmers University of Technology but can belong to any sector or category of employee.
The Award comprises a personal payment of SEK 25,000 and an activity grant of SEK 100,000.
An important task of the Chalmers University of Technology Foundation is to promote the development of the University's activities. For a number of years the Foundation has contributed to quality and renewal through funding within selected areas. The Foundation Award was established to highlight in particular the crucial importance of Chalmers employees to the success of the University and to focus on examples that act as a source of inspiration. The Award is presented to one person each year and was presented for the first time in 2006.
The award winner in 2006 was Olle Rutgersson for his efforts in strengthening shipping and marine technology within a short period of time. In 2007, the Award went to Lennart Lundgren for his work in making the High School Centre at Chalmers a reality. The Award in 2008 was presented to Christian Azar for his extensive collaboration with various community agencies with the aim of increasing knowledge and insight into the climate threat. The Award in 2009 went to Ulla Edvardsson for development in her role as webmaster. In 2010, the Award was presented to Lennart Vamling in recognition of his highly commendable leadership as head of department. The winner in 2011 was Jan-Olof Yxell for his outstanding contribution as a photographer.
Nomination form
http://www.chalmers.se/HyperText/stiftelsens_pris.html
If you have any questions, please contact:
Stig Ekman, tel. 031-772 2570
E-mail: stig.ekman@chalmers.se
Award Committee
The Award Committee has been appointed in consultation with the Faculty Senate, the Student Union and the trade unions. The members are:
Associate Professor Ingrid Elam, Chairwoman
Professor Catharina Dyrssen, Architecture
Professor Hans Johannesson, Product Development
Printer Erik Lindblom, Reproservice
Oskar Luvö, Student, Student Union
Cecilia Wigström, MSc, member of the Foundation Board
Secretary: Stig Ekman, Foundation Office