Award Eligibility, Criteria and Nomination Submission
SUBMISSION PERIOD: JANUARY 13, 2025 - FEBRUARY 28, 2025.
ABOUT THE BROMLEY L. ARMSTRONG AWARD
The Bromley L. Armstrong Award recognizes the contributions, commitment and leadership of an individual in the fight for, and propagation of, labour and human rights. Toronto & York Region Labour Council and Labour Community Services established the prestigious Bromley L. Armstrong Award in 2005 to commemorate the courage, dedication, and outstanding service of Bromley L. Armstrong to the Labour and Human Rights Movements. The Bromley L. Armstrong Award is presented annually to a member(s) of a Toronto & York Region Labour Council affiliated union local, that has demonstrated excellence in the areas of labour, equity, and human rights. Starting in 2024, the award was presented to an individual and collective for Indigenous activism. The award selection process is based on activities and contributions of the nominee/s during the previous calendar year. Up to two (2) individuals will be selected for the award in this category.
ELIGIBILITY
· Nominees must be a member of a union local/collective affiliated to the Toronto & York Region Labour Council.
· The nomination must recognize and outline the activities and contributions that meet or exceed the selection criteria below.
· The nomination must highlight continuous service in the areas of labour and human rights (or service within a significant event in the Labour Movement) that advances labour and human rights.
· The nomination must include two Indigenous community references.
· All nomination forms must be received by Labour Community Services between January 13 and February 28, 2025.
Recommendation/s for the award recipient/s will be made by the Toronto & York Region Labour Council’s Equity Committee to the Toronto & York Region Labour Council’s Executive Committee for approval. The Equity Committee or a designate will consult with individuals or unions to seek clarification where necessary. All recommendations must meet the award selection criteria.
AWARD SELECTION CRITERIA
The award recipient is someone who:
· identifies as First Nations, Metis or Inuit (if they are Indigenous outside of Canada, they should identify the Indigenous Nation they are from),
· advocates for Indigenous rights in the workplace and community,
· exemplifies the spirit, dedication, and ideas of the Labour Movement,
· contributes to labour, equity, and human rights,
· helps confront human rights violations and supports members experiencing such violations,
· promotes equity within their union/collective and the wider Labour Movement, and
· demonstrates leadership in the Labour Movement and the community.
Nominations should include specific examples of the above criteria when the nominees are presented.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE NOMINATION FORM BELOW: