PSAC-NCR is lucky to be home to so many incredible activists. We want to recognize these members and all they do to improve the labour movement and our union. This is why we are asking you to nominate members and have their efforts recognized!
Winners must be current PSAC-NCR members in good standing who have contributed to the region’s activities in the last 5 years through their volunteering. This can include work through Locals, Components, Committees or other elected roles at PSAC.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
- Human rights
- Federal public service
- Community
- PSAC
- Philippe Célestin Award
Please see below for more details on the award criteria.
Nominations must be received no later than April 21. The Nominations Committee will then review the recommendations received and select the winners.
The awards will be given to winners at the PSAC-NCR Member Appreciation Event on May 2.
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About the awards
Human Rights Award
The nominees have contributed to the advancementof human rights, particularly for equity-deserving groups, in a substantial manner and as strong advocates. The nominees’ actions relate to a specific issue addressed at a specific time or to ongoing issues, at the national, provincial, regional or municipal level (within the NCR). The actions undertaken have produced a positive and lasting impact on a disadvantaged individual from equity-deserving groups or to whole communities and have improved their access and/or enjoyment of goods and services.
Federal Public Service
The nominees should work for a Federal Department, Crown Corporation or Crown Agency, regardless of their occupation and level of responsibility. They have overcome obstacles and taken exceptional steps to achieve greater inclusion and fairness in the employment and treatment of members in the workplace, going beyond their assigned duties and responsibilities. They are recognized by their peers for their positive, respectful attitude toward equity and diversity. Their dealings with employees, colleagues, clients, partners and stakeholders make the workplace and the federal public service a better place to work.
Community
The nominees are community volunteers who have demonstrated leadership, dedication and commitment to equality and social justice objectives in a constant manner. They have worked at the community level. They built bridges and established dialogue among community players to promote the rights and well-being of marginalized groups, especially members of equity-deserving groups.
PSAC
The nominees are PSAC members (past or present) who have demonstrated leadership, commitment to equality and justice, volunteerism and dedication to unionism in the workplace, the community, nationally or internationally.
Philippe Célestin Award
The nominees are PSAC members who has been actively engaged with the PSAC for over 10 years in the National Capital Region and have done meaningful work in the areas of human rights and/or issues impacting racialized members.