2025 Bromley L. Armstrong Award for Indigenous Activism (Union/Collective)

Award Eligibility, Criteria and Nomination Submission

SUBMISSION PERIOD: JANAURY 13, 2025 - FEBRUARY 28, 2025

ABOUT THE BROMLEY L. ARMSTRONG AWARD
The Bromley L. Armstrong Award recognizes the contributions, commitment and leadership of a union/collective in the fight for, and propagation of, labour and human rights. Toronto & York Region Labour Council and Labour Community Services established this prestigious 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 2004, 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. One (1) union/collective 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 references.
· Union locals/collectives are allowed to nominate themselves.
· All nomination forms must be received by Labour Community Services between January 13 – 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 will be an Indigenous collective that:
· is an Indigenous-led initiative within the Labour Movement (whether it be a union local, caucus or other entity),
· advocates for Indigenous rights in the workplace and community,
· exemplifies the spirit, dedication, and ideas of the Labour Movement,
· makes a contribution to labour, equity, and human rights,
· organizes and educates members on human rights and equity issues,
· helps confront human rights violations,
· provides assistance and support to members who experience harassment and discrimination,
· promotes equity within their union and the wider Labour Movement,
· works to ensure that the employer and the union comply with the provisions under the Ontario Human Rights Code, 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:
1.Nominator's full name (person submitting the nomination)(Required.)
2.Nominator's union local/collective(Required.)
3.Nominator's phone number(Required.)
4.Nominator's email address(Required.)
5.Nominated union local/collective name (union local/collective to be considered for the award)(Required.)
6.Nominated union local/collective main contact(Required.)
7.Nominated union local/collective main contact's phone number(Required.)
8.Nominated union local/collective main contact's e-mail address(Required.)
9.Briefly outline the nominee’s Indigenous rights activities and contributions:(Required.)
10.How does the nominee’s Indigenous rights activities and contributions improve their union/collective, the Labour Movement, and the wider community?(Required.)
11.What key points can others take from nominee’s activities and contributions to make their union, the Labour Movement, and the wider community stronger?(Required.)
12.Please provide two references with their phone numbers and e-mail addresses.(Required.)
13.Please indicate that the nominee has accepted the nomination ("Yes" or "No") and provide the date of acceptance. (The nominee must accept the nomination to be considered for the award.)(Required.)