The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers is turning 60. And, as part of the celebrations, PAFSO wishes to recognize the exceptional achievements of their members. That’s why we created the PAFSO 60 Diamond Jubilee Award. Do you know someone who has what it takes to win? Nominations are now open. Here’s how it works
Eligibility
To be eligible, a nominee must be:
- a substantive member of the FS occupational group; and
- a member of PAFSO.
Criteria
Nominees are judged on the basis of exceptional achievement in a specific circumstance and/or over the course of their career, as exemplified through assignments both domestic and foreign.
Judges will be looking at the following factors:
- initiative and creativity;
- dedication to serving Canada and Canadians;
- effectiveness in interacting with cultures in which the officers have worked; and
- ability to inspire colleagues and professional contacts.
Nominations
PAFSO welcomes nominations from any interested party, including members of the Foreign Service, the private sector, NGOs and the public. There is no nomination form. To submit a nomination you must:
- Prepare the nomination letter, which must include the following information:
- Name of nominee
- Detailed examples of how this person has demonstrated his or her exceptional achievement, and why it matters.
- Provide a minimum of two detailed letters of support per nomination. You may wish to seek letters of support from additional sources. Please provide their full names, addresses, email addresses, facsimiles and phone numbers so that they may be contacted by the Secretary for follow up if necessary.
- Send the signed nomination letter to the Secretary to the Awards Committee.
Mail 412–47 Clarence Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 9K1
Fax 613-241-5911
Email awards@pafso-apase.com
Nomination Deadline and Selection
Nominations must be received by PAFSO by April 5. An independent panel of judges will select the recipient of the Award.
The Award
The PAFSO 60 Diamond Jubilee Award recipient, selected by an independent panel of judges, will receive a framed certificate, a cash prize and a special PAFSO pin at a ceremony to be held in Ottawa by PAFSO on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please send an email to awards@pafso-apase.com.