Social Justice Person/Project of the Year

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Centre for Studies in Social Justice invites nominations for its “SOCIAL JUSTICE PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD.”

The University of Windsor Centre for Studies in Social Justice invites nominations for its “SOCIAL JUSTICE PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD.” This year the Centre wishes to honour a student group. Eligible nominees include student groups whose project(s) have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the rights of the marginalized or oppressed, the health of people and the environment, or the wellbeing of animals.

Nominations should include:

- a letter from the nominator explaining why the designated group deserves the award
- two supporting letters from individuals familiar with the nominated group's contributions or a brief overview of the project from the participants
- any appropriate supporting documentation (articles that describe the pro ject, testimonials, etc.)

Deadline for Nominations: TBA
* Send nominations and all supporting documents to the Centre for Studies in Social Justice, 251-1 Chrysler Hall South, University of Windsor, Windsor, ON N9B 3P4.

Please direct any questions to Dr. Tanya Basok, Director, Centre for Studies in Social Justice, at 519 253-3000 Ext. 3498 or E-mail: basok@uwindsor.ca.

The award will be presented at a reception to be hosted by the University of Windsor Centre for Studies in Social Justice in late March or early April.

Projects will be judged based on the following criteria:

• Largely student-driven and implemented
• Demonstrated evidence of achievements and impact (resources, policy changes, research)
• Potential for sustainability

Past recipients of the Social Justice Person/Project of the Year Award:

2010-2011 Law Enforcement Accountability Project

2009-2010 Golden Future Project

2007-2008 Rose Voyvodic (posthumously)

2006-2007 Essex Area Food Bank

2005-2006 Dr. Sandi Curtis and Mr. Kenny Gbadebo (tie)

2004-2005 Windsor Refugee Office

2003-2004 Dr. Tad Venkateswarlu

2002-2003 Hon. Howard Pawley

(Read about past recipients in the Centre for Studies in Social Justice Newsletter.)