Team Day December 2026

Do you know of a colleague or a team doing something wonderful who should be recognized for their awesomeness? Why not nominate them for the Learning Institute Awards? There are many to choose from! 

The awards are all described on the form below.

Please only nominate one colleague or team per award. You can skip any awards that you do not have a nominee for. This survey will close on DATE.

 

Individual Awards

Sunshine

Awarded to the person who makes the workplace brighter simply by being their authentic self. Through thoughtful conversations, steady encouragement, and genuine warmth, they create space for colleagues to thrive, learn, and do their best work together. 

Chief Hype Officer (CHO)

Awarded to the person who is the spark of the team. They ignite energy under pressure, converting tough challenges into shared wins. They hype up the team, lighten stressful days, and turn ordinary moments into memorable ones. 

Life-Coach 

Awarded to the person who generously offers an open door, listening ear, and instant wisdom for colleagues who “just had a quick question”. They offer steady guidance and genuine patience that keeps our team grounded and thriving. 

Lifelong Learner

Awarded to the person who seeks opportunities to learn, improve, and grow, while encouraging others to do the same. Whether exploring new ideas, asking thoughtful questions, or sharing insights, their curiosity and commitment to learning inspires everyone. 

Workplace Wikipedia

Awarded to the person whose knowledge spans processes, programs, people, and organizational history. If there’s a question, chances are they already know the answer, the backstory, and three fun facts we didn’t know we needed. 

Archaeologist

Awarded to the person who can locate a document, lesson plan, or policy from 15 years ago, when everyone else struggles to find last week’s version. Armed with an uncanny memory and remarkable search skills, they routinely unearth forgotten resources and long-lost information when it’s needed most. 

Calm in the Storm

Awarded to the team member who remains steady, grounded, and focused no matter how high the pressure gets. When deadlines tighten and chaos arises, their cool composure, clear head, and presence keep the entire team grounded and moving forward. 

Thinks in Emojis

Awarded to the person who is fluent in digital emotion and memes. Equipped with light-speed reaction times and an unmatched knowledge of the GIF and emoji dictionary, they always find the right visual to capture the mood, turn routine chats into gold, and keep team communication fun. 

Teamwork Magician

Awarded to the person who brings people together like a perfectly crafted circle of productivity, smooths communication, builds harmony, and magically turns mismatched talents into high-functioning success machines. They make teamwork feel effortless and meetings almost enjoyable. 

Unsung Hero

Awarded to the person who moves mountains behind the scenes. Without ever asking for the spotlight, they handle the details, solve problems before they arise, and work tirelessly to ensure the team succeeds. Things run smoothly because of their silent dedication, reliability, and immense heart. 

Team Awards

Compassion in Action

Awarded to a team that leads with empathy, kindness, and human connection. Whether supporting learners or lifting up colleagues, they embody genuine care in every interaction. 

Spreadsheet Renaissance Artists

Awarded to the crew whose project tracking document was so aggressively colour-coded, conditional-formatted, and over-engineered that it qualifies as fine contemporary art. 

Chaos Coordinators

Awarded to the team that thrives in the unpredictable and turns chaos into perfection. Armed with quick thinking, sheer adaptability, and calmness under pressure, they effortlessly manage moving parts, solve last-minute puzzles, and somehow make everything work without missing a beat. 

Inclusive Learning Impact

Awarded to the team dedicated to Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessibility enhancements, and culturally responsive pedagogy that ensures every learner has an equitable path to succeed. 

Team Excellence

Awarded to a team that demonstrates seamless collaboration, trust, and breakdown of operational silos to drive a thriving workplace culture. By supporting one another and elevating morale across the department, this team demonstrates that our greatest outcomes are achieve when we work as one  

 

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