HEU Disability Rights Award 2026

This award was established in 2010 on the recommendation of the HEU People with Disabilities Standing Committee. The award is to acknowledge an HEU member with a disability, who has made an outstanding contribution to the union and/or the community by promoting and defending the rights of persons with disabilities.

CRITERIA:

  • The recipient of this award will be an HEU member with a disability, who is active in the union or in the community.
  • The recipient will be someone who has made an impact by promoting and defending the rights of persons with disabilities.
  • The recipient has helped to improve accessibility, working conditions and work practices for people with disabilities in the workplace and/or community.

WHO ARE YOU NOMINATING?

Please give specific examples of how the nominee meets the award criteria above and include positions, if any, held in HEU, the labour movement, or the community (use an additional sheet of paper if more space is needed).

NOMINATED BY:

Deadline to submit your nomination is Tuesday August 4, 2026 by 5:00 p.m.

Please note that current members of the Provincial Executive cannot be nominated for awards.