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.