Awards

Three Award Categories

FMC is pleased to coordinate a bi-annual Awards Program which aims to:

  • Celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions to family mediation.
  • Encourage innovation, research, and advocacy in family mediation.
  • Promote best practices and inspire excellence within the mediation community.
  • Enhance public awareness of the importance of family mediation in Canada.

Long Term Achievement Award

Awarded to an FMC Member who has made a substantial and exceptional contribution to Dispute Resolution and/or Family Mediation over a number of years.

In order to be eligible for an Award of Excellence nomination, a nominee must be an FMC member in good standing and must be nominated by two members in good standing.

  • Nominees may include individual practitioners, organizations, or teams engaged in family mediation.
  • Nominees must demonstrate adherence to the ethical and professional standards set by FMC.
  • Current members of the FMC Board of Directors are not eligible for nomination.

Nominations must include:

  • A completed Contact Us form (the Make A Nomination link below) including the nominee’s name and the award they are being nominated for
  • A statement of 500 words detailing the nominee’s achievements and contributions (email to admin@fmc.ca)
  • At least one letter of support from an FMC member (email to admin@fmc.ca)

Awards of Excellence

Awards of Excellence in:

  • Government
  • Education/Training
  • Research or Practice

Awarded to an FMC Member who has achieved excellence in one of these area, through innovation, exceptional leadership, risk-taking or other accomplishments. Nominees may be associated with a special event, unique project development, research, public education or personal and/or group practice.

In order to be eligible for an Award of Excellence nomination, a nominee must be an FMC member in good standing and must be nominated by two members in good standing.

  • Nominees may include individual practitioners, organizations, or teams engaged in family mediation.
  • Nominees must demonstrate adherence to the ethical and professional standards set by FMC.
  • Current members of the FMC Board of Directors are not eligible for nomination.

Nominations must include:

  • A completed Contact Us form (the Make A Nomination link below) including the nominee’s name and the award they are being nominated for
  • A statement of 500 words detailing the nominee’s achievements and contributions (email to admin@fmc.ca)
  • At least one letter of support from an FMC member (email to admin@fmc.ca)

Daniel L. Hamoline QC Bursary / Scholarship

The Daniel L. Hamoline Bursary Fund was created by Family Mediation Canada (FMC) to honor and celebrate the life of Daniel L. Hamoline, Q.C.

A dedicated member of FMC and its certification program, Daniel was one of North America’s most distinguished family mediators. He was deeply committed to promoting understanding in family mediation, with a particular focus on the impact of domestic violence. As a practitioner and educator, Daniel generously shared his wisdom, humor, honesty, compassion, and creativity, profoundly enriching the family mediation community.

The Daniel L. Hamoline Bursary recognizes an FMC member who upholds high standards in family mediation. Candidate must be committed to and have demonstrated an interest in achieving and promoting FMC certification in one of its streams. It is awarded every two years and carries a value of $1,000. To be eligible, nominees must be supported by two FMC members.

Nominations must include:

  • A completed Contact Us form (the Make A Nomination link below) including the nominee’s name and the award they are being nominated for
  • A statement of 500 words detailing the nominee’s achievements and contributions (email to admin@fmc.ca)
  • At least one letter of support from an FMC member (email to admin@fmc.ca)

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