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Gilles Demers Award for Excellence in Animal Care (Canada)

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Published
6 Nov 2026
Closes
28 Feb 2027
Reference
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Location
Canada
Sector
Agriculture & Food

At a glance

Gilles Demers Award for Excellence in Animal Care in Canada has published a funding call in agriculture & food: “Gilles Demers Award for Excellence in Animal Care (Canada)”. Submissions close on 28 February 2027, 113 days from today. Quote reference gilles-demers-award-for-excellence-in-animal-care in any correspondence with the buyer. There are 45 open agriculture & food notices in Canada on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through fundsforNGOs — grants & funding calls, not through FreeTender.

Details

The Gilles Demers Award for Excellence in Animal Care, presented by the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC), honors individuals who have significantly contributed to institutional animal care programs and uphold high ethical standards. Named after Dr. Gilles Demers, this award recognizes those who actively promote the CCAC program within their organizations. The deadline for submissions is 28 February 2027, 11:59 p.m. (EST). The Gilles Demers Award for Excellence in Animal Care seeks to celebrate and acknowledge individuals who embody the principles and goals of the CCAC. This award is named in honor of Dr. Gilles Demers, a pivotal figure in Canadian animal care standards, who was instrumental in creating the CCAC Certificate of GAP – Good Animal Practice®. The award offers recognition to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to institutional animal care programs in Canada. It does not specify a financial reward but provides significant prestige and acknowledgment within the field.

Eligible candidates include:

Ineligible candidates are active or past members of the CCAC Secretariat, active members of the CCAC board of directors, and anyone not meeting the specified criteria.

Candidates should demonstrate:

This award provides significant recognition within the animal care industry, highlighting the recipient’s dedication to advancing ethical care and enhancing institutional practices. It serves as a testament to the individual’s impact and commitment to the field. What is the deadline for submitting nominations? The deadline is 28 February 2027, 11:59 p.m. (EST). Who can be nominated for the award? Eligible nominees include animal health technicians, animal care committee coordinators, community representatives, facility coordinators, and veterinary assistants in Canada. Are there any requirements for the nomination package? Yes, it must include a completed nomination form and responses to nomination questions, limited to five pages in PDF format without additional materials. How should nominations be submitted? Nominations should be submitted via email to nominations@ccac.ca. Can previous nominations be resubmitted? Yes, if they meet all current criteria. Interested applicants should review the official guidelines provided by the CCAC and prepare their nomination packages according to the specified criteria. Ensure timely submission by the stated deadline. For further details, consult the CCAC official website.

Context for bidders

There are 45 open Agriculture & Food tenders in Canada. This one closes in 113 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this agriculture & food opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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