 | SAIT - Innovation Awards The Innovation Awards recognize innovative endeavours undertaken by SAIT students and staff. First established in 2002, the Innovation Awards have been generously sponsored by DIRTT Environmental Solutions, a company that creates sustainable, economically viable workspaces since 2005. The awards are presented annually in June, during Celebrate SAIT day. | Other Award Program Links
DIRTT Student Innovation Award  | This award recognizes students who have achieved a high standard of excellence on an innovative project within their program of study. Each year, two $1,500 awards are available. | Award Selection Criteria
Application Process
Award Selection Criteria: Awarded to a SAIT student or team that meets the following criteria: - Full-time student(s) that will be graduating from either a diploma, certificate, degree or apprenticeship program.
- Has demonstrated capacity for innovative thinking in a project, preferably within a project course, that solves an existing industry problem or meets an unsolved customer need.
- The project must provide a positive impact on the environment and be capable of commercialization in the future.
Application Process To apply for a DIRTT Student Innovation Award, please download and complete the 2011 DIRTT Student Innovation Award Application Form (*.doc). Fax your completed nomination form to 403.210.4373 or drop off to Applied Research and Innovation Services in Room MD 115. A soft/electronic copy of the completed nomination form must also be sent to innovation.awards@sait.ca.
DIRTT Staff Innovation Awards  | There are two awards available to SAIT staff, each with a value of $3,000. | Technical Implementation
Trailblazer
Application Process
| Technical Implementation | This $3,000 award honours superior technical implementation of a new concept, process, or idea. | Awarded to an individual or team that meets the following criteria: - SAIT staff or faculty member(s).
- Applied new and/or improved methodologies and/or technologies relating to the specific project.
- Demonstrated measurable value or benefit to SAIT or our clients.
| Trailblazer | This $3,000 award honours visionaries who chart new territories and demonstrate "out of the box" thinking. | Awarded to an individual or team that meets the following criteria: - SAIT staff or faculty member(s).
- Has inspired/encouraged others to make positive changes.
- Has overcome adversity in order to make changes or a difference.
- Demonstrated measurable value or benefit to his/her department or our clients.
Application Process: To nominate a SAIT employee for a DIRTT Staff Innovation Award, please download and complete the appropriate form(s) below. 2011 DIRTT Staff Innovation Award – Technical Implementation Nomination Form(*.doc) 2011 DIRTT Staff Innovation Award – Trailblazer Nomination Form(*.doc) Fax your completed nomination form to 403.210.4373 or drop off to Applied Research and Innovation Services in Room MD 115. A soft/electronic copy of the completed nomination form must also be sent to innovation.awards@sait.ca.
Other Award Programs
Here are links to other award programs that focus on innovation and technology. Some of the links we have on our Other Resources page will also take you to organizations that offer awards.
 | The Alberta Science and Technology (ASTech) Leadership Foundation was created to celebrate and promote the achievements of Alberta’s scientific and technological communities. This year, nominations for the ASTech Awards open April 1, 2011 and close May 31, 2011. The Gala is October 28, 2011. |
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