About The Edmonton Regional Group
The IPAC Edmonton Regional Group (IPAC ERG) is one of eighteen (18) regional IPAC groups and among the largest and most dynamic in Canada. We contribute to the advancement of innovative public sector management through distinct and unique activities.
In collaboration with our members and volunteers, our Board delivers a variety of topical events throughout the year, ranging from networking sessions with guest speakers and panels, to awards that recognize individuals in the region who have made and continue to make significant contributions in the field of public administration.
Our Vision: To be Canada's pre-eminent organization dedicated to excellence in public service
Our Mission: Dedication to excellence in public service
Our Board Executives
Curtis is a strong proponent of lifelong learning and the pursuit of education and self-development. During his career with the Alberta Public Service, he has held a number of executive level positions. Prior to joining the Alberta Public Service, Curtis was an Associate Professor at Athabasca University.
Jared Wesley is a husband, father, and pracademic (a practicing political scientist) whose career path has spanned government boardrooms and university classrooms. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Alberta and coordinator of the department’s Master of Arts program. Previously, he spent six years in various senior management roles in the Government of Alberta.
Barry is recognized for his commitment to developing leaders and championing collaboration and partnerships. His passion for advancing excellence in public administration inspired him to serve on the IPAC Board. “It’s all about the people” – the friendships and relationships Barry has developed with his team is what continues to make coming to work fun and exciting.
Lorne Harvey is a CPA, CGA and is currently the Senior Financial Officer with Alberta Indigenous Relations. His goal is to better educate those in non-financial positions in the role finance can play in assisting in developing strategy and the link back to finance. Lorne is a strong advocate of employee engagement and developing staff to allow them to grow.
The intersection of politics and public policy is where Fabian finds his energy in the practice of public administration. Bridging the gap between what should be done with what can be done is art of statecraft
Chisom is a policy wonk who gets excited about public policy and system interactions. She is enthusiastic about finding and designing creative solutions that can make a difference.
Heather has a passion for all things communications and graphic design. She currently works at the Public Service Commission developing and implementing the new Alberta Public Service Employee Engagement Strategy. She is also a part-time student at MacEwan completing the Public Relations program.
Kim Simmonds is a “pracademic” who is passionate about using evidence to inform policy and practice. She is the Director of Health Evidence & Policy at the Ministry of Health. Kim is an adjunct professor at the Universities of Calgary and Alberta.
Alex works at Alberta Environment and Parks where he leads a team involved in planning and managing the ministry’s strategic policy and legislative agenda. He wholeheartedly ascribes to IPAC’s value in creating space for excellence in public administration, knowledge creation, skills development, and relationship building for all types of public servants.
Paul is passionate about public service and supporting greater employee engagement. He joined IPAC Edmonton to help raise the profile of and collaboration among public servants. He has held a number of senior and executive management positions since joining the Alberta Public Service in 2001. His interests include running, mountain biking, snowmobiling, motorcycling and travelling.
Mary Jane has long held a passion for community engagement and governance. She finds facilitating groups to discover the best way to achieve their goals and operating within the parameters of good governance a delight. Mary Jane has been a volunteer in her community in a variety of ways and after 18 years in the civil service, she wanted to give back to her work community – IPAC seemed like the perfect way to do that.
As a former teacher and leader now working with Alberta Education, Nicole is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our youth and helping to develop the next generation of change agents. Nicole has found IPAC to be a source of empowerment and an avenue to develop collaborative relationships.
Shafana is Certified Management Accountant by profession but passionately works in strategic policy development with the Government of Alberta. Strategies that help people is her passion from her work impacting the social wellbeing of Albertans to leading the diversity and inclusion strategy for the Alberta Public Service. Community and volunteering is what makes this an amazing city to live in and support.
Pieter is passionate about using participatory and ethnographic approaches to explore the realities, experiences, and aspirations of diverse communities in Canada and abroad. His life sits at the intersection of community organizing, engaged anthropology, and using visual and narrative methods for social change.
NOMINATIONS
Nominations are open for the 2018 year.
To nominate a candidate for this award, complete the Nomination Form.
All the following parts of the form are required for a complete submission:
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Part 1: Nomination Information
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Part 2: Nominee's CV or Resume
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Part 3: Recognition Criteria
All three parts should be saved and submitted as a single file. Submit the file by email to contact@ipac-edmonton.ca.
The 2018 nomination deadline is on April 20, 2018
Nominations are now open for the 2019 year.
To nominate a candidate for this award, complete the information in the Nomination Form.
All the following parts of the form are required for a complete submission:
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Part 1: Nomination Information
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Part 2: Narrative Demonstrating Recognition Criteria
All two parts should be saved and submitted as a single file. Submit the file by email to contact@ipac-edmonton.ca.
The 2019 nomination deadline is on April 5, 2019
NOMINATIONS (LG Award)
Nominations are open for the 2018 year.
To nominate a candidate for this award, complete the information in the Nomination Form.
All the following parts of the form are required for a complete submission:
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Part 1: Nomination Information
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Part 2: Nomination Letter
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Part 3: Nominee's CV, Resume or Biography
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Part 4: Reference Letters
All four parts should be saved and submitted as a single file. Submit the file by email to contact@ipac-edmonton.ca.
The 2018 nomination deadline is on April 20, 2018
The selection committee will make its judgement solely on the basis of the information received and will not seek additional information about any of the nominees.
NOMINATIONS
Nominations are open for the 2018 year.
To nominate a candidate for this award, complete the Nomination Form.
All the following parts of the form are required for a complete submission:
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Part 1: Nomination Information
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Part 2: Nominee's CV or Resume
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Part 3: Recognition Criteria
All three parts should be saved and submitted as a single file. Submit the file by email to contact@ipac-edmonton.ca.
The 2018 nomination deadline is on April 20, 2018
NOMINATIONS
Nominations are now open for the 2020 year.
To nominate a candidate for this award, complete the information in the Nomination Form.
All the following parts of the form are required for a complete submission:
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Part 1: Nomination Information
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Part 2: Narrative Demonstrating Recognition Criteria
All two parts should be saved and submitted as a single file. Submit file by email to contact@ipac-edmonton.ca
The 2020 nomination deadline has been extended to April 17, 2020.
IPAC Alberta Awards Overview
In 2017, IPAC Edmonton and IPAC Calgary partnered to launch a suite of five awards, open to public servants across Alberta.
The awards, outlined in detail below, include:
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New Public Servant Award for Emerging Excellence
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New Public Servant Award for Excellence
for public servants with more than two, and up to five years of experience in the public service -
Award for Policy Excellence
for public servants with more than five years of experience who have demonstrated excellence in policy -
Award for Operations Excellence
for public servants with more than five years of experience who have demonstrated excellence in operations -
Alberta Lieutenant Governor's Award
for public servants who have demonstrated sustained impact across a career in the public service
Check back in Spring 2018 for information on future award nomination opportunities!
The 2017 IPAC Alberta Awards were kindly sponsored by MNP.
IPAC Alberta New Public Servant Award for Emerging Excellence
This award is open to public servants across Alberta with two or less (continuous or not) years of public service experience.
Award for Emerging Excellence Past Winners
2017 Chelsey Dawes - Government of Alberta, Status of Women
2016 Jeannine Guerette - City of Edmonton
2015 Alana Lynch – Government of Alberta, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General
2014 Jed Johns - Government of Alberta, Ministry of Aboriginal Relations
2013 Jeremy Adamson, Alberta Transportation
Download the PDF to learn more about eligibility, and to prepare a nomination!
IPAC Alberta New Public Servant Award of Excellence
This award is open to public servants across Alberta with more than two, and up to five (continuous or not) years of public service experience.
Award of Excellence Past Winners
2017 Katie Rowe - Government of Alberta, Climate Change Office
2016 Maryann Raby - Government of Alberta, Municipal Affairs
2015 Anne Stevenson – City of Edmonton
2014 Angela Pappas - Government of Alberta, Ministry of Human Resources
2013 Alec Stratford - City of Edmonton
2012 Jacqueline Greenblatt - Government of Alberta Health
2011 Mark Hoosein - Government of Alberta Infrastructure
2010 Ursula Jakabos - Health Canada
2009 Jennifer Keller - Government of Alberta Education
Download the PDF to learn more about eligibility, and to prepare a nomination!
IPAC Alberta Award for Policy Excellence
This award recognizes a public servant who has more than five years (continuous or not) of public service experience, and has demonstrated excellence in policy. It is open to public servants currently employed in any public sector organization within Alberta.
This award is new in 2017.
Award for Policy Excellence Winners
2017 Esther de Vos - Capital Region Housing Corporation
Download the PDF to learn more about eligibility, and to prepare a nomination!
IPAC Alberta Award for Operations Excellence
This award recognizes a public servant who has more than five years (continuous or not) of public service experience, and has demonstrated excellence in operations. It is open to public servants currently employed in any public sector organization within Alberta.
This award is new in 2017.
Award for Operations Excellence Winners
2017 Bill Sweeney - Government of Alberta, Justice and Solicitor General
Download the PDF to learn more about eligibility, and to prepare a nomination!
Alberta Lieutenant Governor's Award
The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta is the patron of this award. The award pays tribute to public sector practitioners whose careers exhibit the highest standards of excellence, dedication, and accomplishments.It recognizes an individual who is currently, or was formerly, engaged in public service within the province of Alberta, including practitioners from federal, provincial, or municipal government, school boards, universities and colleges, or other agencies, boards and associations supported by public funds.
The award recognizes the exceptional achievement of a person who has:
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Shown distinctive leadership in public administration or
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Made a significant contribution in the field of public administration in the province of Alberta, by writings or other endeavors.
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Made outstanding contributions on a sustained basis, rather than as a result of a single initiative
The award seeks to provide recognition of an outstanding individual and to underscore the efforts of creative, highly skilled individuals in the public sector. Candidates will be judged based on criteria which include their leadership skills, innovation/creativity, accomplishment/impact, and community involvement.
Download the PDF to learn more about eligibility, and to prepare a nomination!
Lieutenant Governor's Award Past Winners
2017 Craig Reich, Municipal Approvals Technologist, Government of Alberta, Environment and Parks
2017 Marcia Nelson - Deputy Minister, Government of Alberta, Executive Council
2016 A call for nominations did not take place
2015 A call for nominations did not take place
2014 Dr. Carl G. Amrhein, former University of Alberta’s Provost and Vice-President (Academic)
2013 Owen A. Tobert, former City Manager, City of Calgary
2012 Tracy L. Edwards, former President and CEO, Lethbridge College
2011 John McGowan, former CEO of AUMA and Alberta Municipal Services Corporation
2010 Lucy Miller, former Chief Superintendent, Calgary Catholic School District
2009 Al Maurer, former City Manager, City of Edmonton
2008 Ron Hicks, former Deputy Minister of Alberta Executive Council
2007 Roger Gibbins, former CEO, Canada West Foundation
2006 Allan Tupper, former Professor of Political Science, University of Alberta
2005 W.G.S. (Bill) Sutherland, former Chief Commissioner, Country of Strathcona
2004 Roger Palmer, former Deputy Minister, Alberta Health and Wellness
2003 Robert C. Clark, former Alberta Ethics Commissioner
2002 Oryssia Lennie, former Deputy Minister, Western Economic Diversification Canada
2001 Ed Wittchen, former Superintendent, Northern Lights School Division
2000 Jim Dixon, former Alberta Public Service Commissioner
1999 Paul Dawson, former Chief Executive Officer, City of Calgary
1998 Allison O’Brien, former Alberta Deputy Provincial Treasurer
1997 Emery Dosdall, former Superintendent, Edmonton Public Schools
1996 Sarah Huemmert, former Executive Director, Premier's Council in Support of Alberta Families
1995 Deryl Kloster, former City Manager, City of Airdrie
1994 Peter Meekison, former V.P. Academic, University of Alberta and former DM of Alberta Federal & Intergovernmental Affairs
1993 Michael Day, former City Commissioner, City of Red Deer
1992 Gerry DeSorcy, former Chairman, Natural Resources Conservation Board
1991 Bill Rogers, former Auditor General of Alberta
1990 Bob King, former Chairman, Alberta Liquor Control Board
1989 Jack Edworthy, former Executive Director, Alberta, Association of Municipal Districts and Counties
1988 No Selection
1987 Myer Horowitz, former President, University of Alberta
1986 A.F. "Chip" Collins, former Deputy Provincial Treasurer