Marion Boon Mentorship Award

The Marion Boon Mentorship  (MBMA) Award was established in 2020 to recognize exemplary mentorship and leadership in the field of Disaster and Emergency Management. This award was created to acknowledge individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to supporting the development of emerging professionals through advocacy, collaboration, and the transparent sharing of learning, experiences, and ideas.  It was named after Marion Boon.

There is no monetary reward associated with this award, and the award is presented to the selected nominee at the CRHNet annual symposium or AGM. However, award recipients will have their contributions recognized and featured in HazNet, CRHNet’ s signature publication, and on the CRHNet website.

Candidates, candidate initiatives, and/or programs must be nominated by a Canadian for their role as a mentor for emerging professionals in the field of Disaster and Emergency Management. The nomination form must be supported by one letter of reference.

Eligibility: Limited to Canadian persons and organizations.

Selection: All nomination packages will be adjudicated by the CRHNet Awards Committee.

Award Notification: While we thank all applicants for their interest in this award, only successful candidates will be notified of the award decision.

Nomination Instructions: Individuals can nominate a volunteer, group of volunteers, volunteer initiative or program by submitting the nomination form on this page.

Please ensure the e-mail subject line reads: Marion Boon Mentorship Award.

Number of Awards: Each year one individual is recognized, and the recipient is announced at the annual AGM.2021

2023

• Nathan Innes, Emergency Management Officer, Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat

2022

• Rachel Campbell, Air Canada-Director of Emergency Management

2021 Winner

• Sarah Thompson, Canadian Red Cross

2020 Winners

• Chiran Livera, Canadian Red Cross
• Josh Morin, Sturgeon County Emergency Management