Nominate a member who has made a substantial contribution to HSAA and meets the following criteria:
- Be an active or retired member of HSAA in good standing.
- Have demonstrated and applied union values in their workplace and the community.
- Have generated support or raised new awareness among policy makers, the media and the general public regarding the value of women’s rights such as:
- Contribute to a cause specific to current union rights or needs of women
- Advocate for women’s rights and needs among HSAA members and the public
- Have demonstrated exemplary leadership advocating for women by increasing Union awareness and engagement within the membership.
- Have demonstrated success in helping members gain a better understanding of HSAA’s women’s rights, accessing resources, workshops, events and other union benefits.
- Will be awarded to first-time recipients.
Note: HSAA appreciates and encourages all forms of allyship surrounding women's rights; however, this aware will be awarded to a woman or who identifies as female who is an active/retired member of HSAA.
Nominations will be reviewed, and recipients will be selected based on the above criteria.
Please submit your nomination using the online form below by March 31. This award will be presented annually.
Past Recipients
- Ivy Parsons - 2024
- Sue Walker - 2023
- Melani DeCillia - 2022