NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN

Celebrate Excellence 2026 Employee Awards

Join us in recognizing the outstanding contributions of our colleagues across HQ, Africa, and Asia regions. Your nominations help us celebrate the impact we make together.

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Award Categories

Six ways to recognize excellence

Nominations are open to all staff across HQ, Africa, and Asia regions. Click any category to learn more and nominate.

Bridge Builder Award

For those who connect teams, departments, or offices to achieve common goals.

Up to 3 per region

Leading by Example Award

For showing integrity, passion, and values-driven leadership at any level.

1 per region

Compass Award

For providing direction, guidance, and unwavering support to colleagues.

1 per country/region

Collaborative Excellence Award

For outstanding teamwork and fostering a spirit of mutual success.

1 per region

Rising Star Award

For employees with two or fewer years of service showing exceptional promise, initiative and commitment.

1 per region · ≤2 years service

President's Award of Excellence

The highest honor — awarded for exceptional individual performance, significant organizational impact and going above and beyond the call of duty. Open to all employees.

1 recipient · All staff eligible

Additionally, you may send a personal acknowledgement to any peer — a "thank you" message that will be shared with them directly and highlighted at the ceremony.

Real-time Recognition LIVE

Global Wall of Gratitude

A live feed of peer acknowledgments from across our offices in HQ, Africa, and Asia.

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Save the Date

Awards Ceremony · June 24, 2026

Join us for an evening celebrating the outstanding contributions of Nutrition International staff across all regions.

Wednesday, June 24

Mark your calendars for an afternoon ceremony bringing together staff from HQ, Africa, and Asia regions.

Nutrition International HQ

180 Elgin Street, Suite 1000, Ottawa, Ontario — with virtual attendance available for global colleagues.

Global Celebration

Colleagues across all offices and time zones will celebrate together, with regional gatherings and a livestream.

Common Questions

How Nominations Work

Everything you need to know about nominating a colleague for the 2026 Employee Awards.

Who can nominate?
All Nutrition International employees are invited to participate in the nominations process.
Will the nominee know who nominated them?
No — your identity as the nominator is kept confidential. Nominees are only informed that they have been nominated, not by whom. The exception is if you choose to send a personal "Thank You" acknowledgement, which is shared directly with your name.
Can the same person be nominated for multiple awards?
Absolutely. If you feel a colleague deserves recognition in more than one category, you are encouraged to nominate them in each relevant category. Multiple nominations from different people for the same individual actually strengthen their candidacy.
What is the deadline for nominations?
Nominations close on May 6th, 2026. The Selection Committee will review all nominations in June, and winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on June 24, 2026.
Can I save my nomination and finish it later?
Yes! Your progress is automatically saved in your browser. If you close the tab or navigate away, you will be prompted to resume where you left off when you return. You can also click the "Save as Draft" button at any step.
2026 Nominations

Nominate a Colleague

Take a moment to recognize the people around you who live and encourage our organizational values. Your nomination makes a difference.

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Tell us about yourself
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About You
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Bridge Builder
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Leading
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Compass
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Collaborative
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President's
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Acknowledge

About You

Tell us a little about yourself so your nominations are attributed correctly. Your name will be kept confidential from nominees unless a direct acknowledgement is sent.

You can nominate colleagues for multiple awards in this single form. Each section is optional — complete only the categories you wish to nominate for. Nominee will receive an email acknowledgement when you submit.

Bridge Builder Award

This award recognizes employees who build bridges between teams, geographies or portfolios. Up to three staff per region (including HQ) are eligible.

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Leading by Example Award

Awarded to the individual who most exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity. One employee per region (including HQ) is eligible.

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Compass Award

Awarded to the employee who has exhibited NI values and culture based on peer nominations. Extra weight is given to those who receive multiple nominations. One per country/region.

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Collaborative Excellence Award

Recognizes individuals who demonstrate a concerted effort to work across different teams to achieve collective success. One individual per region (including HQ) is eligible.

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President's Award of Excellence

The highest honor at NI — awarded for exceptional performance, significant organizational impact, and going above and beyond. Open to all employees. Nominations from leaders carry greater weight.

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Rising Star Award

For employees with two or fewer years of service who have shown exceptional promise, initiative and commitment in their early tenure. One per region.

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Peer Acknowledgement

Peer-to-peer recognition matters. Say thank you to a colleague outside of the formal nomination process. Your message will be shared with them and highlighted at the ceremony.

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Your submission is confidential. Nominee names and reasons are reviewed by the People & Culture team. Acknowledged colleagues will receive a personal email notification.

Nominations Submitted!

Thank you for taking the time to recognize your colleagues. Your nominations have been received by the People & Culture team.

Your submission summary

Email confirmations are being sent to acknowledged colleagues. You will also receive a copy at the address provided.

Hall of Fame

Past Award Recipients

Celebrating the colleagues who have gone above and beyond, year after year, to advance Nutrition International's mission.

President's Award of Excellence

Dr. Shabina Raza
President's Award of Excellence
Pakistan
Dr. Shabina Raza
Country Director, Pakistan

Bridge Builder Award

GS
Asia
Gaurav Sharma
Regional Monitoring Information Systems Officer, Asia
VP
India
Vipul Vaibhav Pandey
Monitoring and Reporting Officer, India
IU
Pakistan
Dr. Irfan Ullah
Deputy Country Director, Pakistan
EM
Ethiopia
Ermias Mekuria
Senior Program Officer, Ethiopia
GK
Kenya
Geoffrey Kinyua
Senior Program Officer, Monitoring and Reporting, Kenya
IK
Africa Regional
Irene Kirimi
Regional Human Resources Manager, Africa
AT
HQ
Angela Tavares
Senior Manager, Business Development
CL
HQ
Chris Lendrum
Senior Communications and Development Officer
MR
HQ
Marion Roche
Sr. Global Portfolio Director, Adolescents' & Women's Health & Nutrition

Leading by Example Award

PG
Asia
Payal Gupta
Senior Global Specialist, Monitoring, Data & Learning, Asia
JK
Kenya
Joy Kiruntimi
Deputy Country Director, Kenya
GR
HQ
Gowri Raveenthiran
Director, Corporate Finance

Collaborative Excellence Award

PS
Asia
Poonam Sondhi
Regional Corporate Services Director, Asia
NK
Tanzania
Nyamizi Katunge
Project Officer, BRIGHT, Tanzania
AB
HQ
Amanda Boychuk
Senior Manager, Budgeting & Compliance

Compass Award

SJ
Asia Regional
Shailesh Jagtap
Regional Technical Advisor, Asia
NK
India
Dr. Nishtha Kathuria
National Program Officer, Health Systems, India
MI
Bangladesh
Mohammad Mofijul Islam
National Program Manager, Child Survival & Women's Health
MK
Pakistan
Muhammad Irfan Khan
Senior Finance Officer, Pakistan
TA
Indonesia
Trikorian Adesanjaya
Program Officer, MEAL, BISA, Indonesia
CM
Kenya
Christine Makena
Senior Program Officer, Adolescent Health and Nutrition, Kenya
RM
Tanzania
Raphael Mollel
Finance & Administration Officer, Tanzania
EK
Ethiopia
Emnet Kassa
Finance & Administrative Assistant, Ethiopia
AS
Senegal
Abibatou Ogo Seck
Human Resources Officer, Senegal
AG
Nigeria
Ayodele Gbemileke
Program Officer, Maternal Newborn Health and Nutrition, Nigeria
AK
Africa Regional
Anne Kioko
Regional Senior Program Officer, Monitoring and Reporting, Africa
CT
HQ
Christine Trudel
Senior Programs Specialist, Large-scale Food Fortification, HQ

Rising Star Award

ST
HQ
Shreyas Tambe
Manager, Internal Communications, HQ
IC
India
Ima Chopra
Technical & Program Officer, Food Fortification, India
GK
Tanzania
Gladness Kafulama
Finance & Administration Officer, Tanzania

President's Award of Excellence

Everlyne Murey
President's Award of Excellence
Africa Regional
Everlyne Murey
Regional Corporate Services Director, Africa

Bridge Builder Award

AA
HQ
Amy Applewaithe
JM
HQ
Javid Mirpoor
SR
HQ
Sarah Rowe
MS
Senegal
Mariama Sarr
BM
Tanzania
Bernard Makene
TM
Africa
Titus Mung'ou
SP
India
Smitha Parambath
IS
Pakistan
Imtiaz Ali Shah
AP
Asia
Anjubala Pedamalla

Collaborative Excellence Award

DB
Danielle Bishop
HQ
GM
Girma Mamo
Ethiopia
SD
Suvabrata Dey
Asia

Compass Award

RM
Richard Morgan
HQ
MA
Md. Akib Abrar
Bangladesh
SJ
Sakshi Jain
India
AA
Adrian Andries
HQ
AQ
Asim Shahzad Qureshi
Pakistan
SS
Shambhu Kumar Sahu
India
AT
Ayelech Tibebu
Ethiopia
SM
Stephen Mwangi
Kenya
PE
Patience Ejidike
Nigeria
OD
Ousseynou Diop
Senegal
LA
Linda Ayendera
Tanzania
JO
Josephine Oyoo
Africa

Leading by Example Award

ML
Mark Leclair
HQ
RN
Roselyn Ndwiga
Africa
MB
Mohammad Babar Iqbal Baig
Pakistan
Save the Date

Annual Awards Ceremony
June 24, 2026

A global celebration honoring the dedication and excellence of Nutrition International staff across all regions.

Ceremony Details

What to expect

Time & Format

The exact time is not yet scheduled, however invites will be sent formally to all staff. Colleagues from global offices will join virtually via livestream.

Award Presentations

Six award categories will be presented — Bridge Builder, Leading by Example, Compass, Collaborative Excellence, Rising Star, and President's Award of Excellence.

Peer Acknowledgements

Selected peer-to-peer acknowledgement messages will be highlighted during the ceremony, celebrating everyday acts of teamwork and kindness.

Ceremony Details

Ceremony agenda

Opening
Welcome & Opening Remarks
President & CEO address, setting the tone for the celebration
Category 1
Bridge Builder Awards
Recognizing colleagues who bridge teams across regions
Category 2
Leading by Example Awards
Honoring ethical leadership and personal integrity
Category 3
Collaborative Excellence Awards
Celebrating cross-team collaboration and collective success
Category 4
Compass Awards
Honoring dedication and alignment with NI values
Category 5
Rising Star Awards
Spotlighting new talent making an early impact
⭐ Feature
Peer Acknowledgements
Selected "thank you" messages read aloud — celebrating everyday excellence
Category 6
President's Award of Excellence
The highest honor — exceptional performance and impact
Closing
Closing Remarks & Reception
Closing words, photo opportunities, and networking reception
Nominations are open

Nominate a colleague today

Every nomination counts. Take a few minutes to recognize the people who make Nutrition International exceptional.

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