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Legacy Award - 2026 Nomination Form

The First Work Legacy Award honours exceptional individuals in the community-based employment service sector who have demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication to the sector and made enduring contributions that have impacted the workforce development landscape.

Submission Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2026
Please note, nominations are for First Work Members only. Submissions external to the network will not be considered.
Award Criteria
This prestigious award is reserved for individuals who have served over 25+ years in the community-based employment service sector. Eligible candidates include those who are either continuing to work in the sector, leaving or retiring or are retired within one year of this nomination. Key criteria for consideration:
  • Demonstrated significant contributions and achievements in the community, organization, and across the sector.
  • Sector-wide impact, extending beyond the boundaries of their agency.
  • Showcased leadership in the sector through advocacy, innovation, collaboration or/and shared practices.
Eligibility Requirement
  • Nominations can be submitted by the nominee's organization or peers.
  • More than one person from the same organization can be nominated, with an emphasis on quality over quantity.
  • Nominees must have actively contributed to the sector's betterment over the course of a decade
Nominator and Organization Information
This person will be the first point of contact should the nominee be selected as the winner of this award and would function as the primary contact to help coordinate First Work’s recognition efforts.
1.Provide the following Nominator and Organization information, and ensure it is accurate.(Required.)
2.Nominator's Region(Required.)
Nominee Information
3.Provide the following Nominee information and ensure it is accurate.(Required.)
4.Nominee's Region(Required.)
Nomination Details
5.How many years of service has the Nominee accrued in the employment service sector? 
6.How has the Nominee demonstrated significant contributions and achievements in the community, and organization. Please provide specific examples such as physical or written evidence or feedback from clients, partners, or the broader community; positive changes resulting from Nominee. (2000 words max) 
7.How has the Nominee significantly impacted the sector, beyond the boundaries of their agency? Please provide specific examples such as physical or written evidence or feedback from clients, partners, or the broader community; positive changes resulting from Nominee. (2000 words max) 
8.How has the Nominee showcased leadership in the sector through advocacy, innovation, collaboration or/and shared practices? Please provide specific examples such as physical or written evidence or feedback from clients, partners, or the broader community; positive changes resulting from Nominee. (2000 words max) 
9.Additional information: Is there anything else you would like to tell us about this Nominee? (2000 words max)