Preparedness and Mitigation Award

The Preparedness and Mitigation Award recognizes individuals and organizations that exhibit exceptional commitment in proactively reducing, minimizing, or avoiding impacts from business disruptions.  The award serves as an inspiration for others to prioritize and invest in proactive measures, fostering a culture of resilience and preparedness across Canada.

Eligibility and requirements:

• Submit a completed nomination form with a maximum 1,000-word essay detailing preparedness and mitigation initiatives.

• Identify preparedness and mitigation initiatives that were implemented within the past 24 months.

• Be nominated by a DRI Canada certified professional in good standing.

• Secure endorsement from a senior leader, such as the individual responsible for the organization’s business continuity program or their immediate superior (e.g., Vice President in the private sector, Deputy Minister in government).

• Not have won this award consecutively in the last two years. Any organization that wins this award in two consecutive years isn't eligible to apply for the awards program the following year.

Note: The award is open to organizations of all sizes—small, medium, and large. Evaluations focus on the effectiveness and impact of preparedness or mitigation efforts, regardless of the scale of the disaster or available resources.

Evaluation Criteria:

Submissions will be assessed on:

• Risk Identification and Assessment: Demonstrates proactive measures to identify and address organizational threats through risk assessments or lessons learned from past incidents.
• Data-Driven Strategies: Uses insights and research to develop strategies and implement solutions that set industry benchmarks.
• Effectiveness of Solutions: Provides examples of how initiatives ensured operational continuity and protected employees, customers, and stakeholders.
• Application Quality: Completeness, professionalism, and clarity of the submission, ensuring logical and relevant content.

Note: While each criterion is part of the evaluation, the Awards Committee looks for compelling submissions that capture the nominee’s strengths and qualifications.