IPPN

Published: 04 November 2014

The Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN) has recently established a National Centre for Leadership and Innovation (NCLI).

This centre is the first of its kind dedicated to unlocking the capacity of leadership within school communities. The National Centre for Leadership and Innovation is now accepting nominations for a Leadership Award from within the school community.

Description

The NCLI Leadership Award will honour and recognise an individual who demonstrates exceptional leadership qualities. Along with other traits, the award recognizes those who are driven by a compelling belief that the future can be a better place. They influence others through their actions and demonstrate personal integrity, honesty, and trust. The chosen Awardee will receive a sponsored cash prize of €2,000.

We are delighted to have esteemed leaders on this year’s adjudicators panel – retired Supreme Court judge and lifelong activist, Catherine McGuinness and retired primary school principal and founding President of IPPN, Jim Hayes. The third adjudicator will be announced shortly.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a nomination, the nominee must be one of the following:
? Primary school pupil
? Parent/guardian of a primary school pupil
? Member of a Parent Association
? Primary school teacher
? School ancillary staff
? Current or retired primary school principal
? Member of a Board of Management.

Criteria

Individuals nominated for this award should have demonstrated some of the following criteria:
? Has motivated or inspired people around them
? Overcome significant personal challenges with a positive attitude
? Acted in a manner that has influenced others and changed attitudes
? Demonstrated and encouraged creativity and innovation
? Boldly taken a risk for what is right and just
? Created a compelling vision for the future with a proactive approach
? Pursued a cause which might not have been popular
? Communicated in a manner which is fair and open
? Set a high standard of integrity and maintained high personal standards.

Nomination and Selection Process

A nomination form must be completed and submitted to NCLI. Nomination forms are available by clicking the link below or by emailing info@ncli.ie. All nominations must be submitted by 5th December 2014.

An independent Adjudication Committee will review all nominations and, based on the criteria, will determine the award recipient. The Award will be presented at IPPN’s Annual Conference on 30th January 2015.

Self nominations will not be accepted and the decision of the adjudicators will be final. Please note that members of IPPN Board of Directors and IPPN employees are not eligible for nomination.

Click here for Online Nomination Form 

Click Here for downloadable form