Response and Recovery Award

This award honors organizations that demonstrate exceptional capability in responding to and recovering from a disaster. It recognizes efforts that not only safeguard the organization but also support the well-being of the community it serves, embodying the principles of business continuity, disaster recovery, and emergency management.

Eligibility and Requirements

To qualify for the Response and Recovery Award, nominees must:

• Submit a completed nomination form with a maximum 1,000-word essay detailing:
  • The event and its impact on the organization,
  • Response and recovery efforts, and
  • Lessons learned.
• Address an incident that occurred within the past 12 months.
• Be nominated by a DRI Canada certified professional in good standing.
• 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 response and recovery efforts, regardless of the scale of the disaster or available resources.

Evaluation Criteria

Submissions will be assessed on:

1. Understanding of the Event: Clear identification of the disaster and its impacts on the organization.
2. Operational Continuity: Evidence of maintaining operations and ensuring organizational viability during and after the event.
3. Employee Safety and Support: Actions taken to ensure a safe environment for employees and alleviate financial or other pressures.
4. Community Welfare: Demonstrated support for the broader community impacted by the disaster.
5. Lessons Learned: Application of insights gained from the disaster to enhance future business continuity capabilities.
6. 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.