Call for Nominations: Human Rights Awards (Canada)

The Human Rights Awards are presented annually by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights to recognize outstanding contributions to human rights of people in Alberta.

This year, in celebration of the International Day of Peace, the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights and Her Honour the Lieutenant Governor Salma Lakhani will celebrate the 15th Annual Human Rights Awards on September 21, 2023 at Government House.

Types of Awards

• Human Rights Champion:  Recognizes those working to make their community a better place; a place where all are included, valued, participate and belong.
• Gerald L. Gall Award: For outstanding contribution to and demonstrated excellence in the protection and promotion of human rights in Canada through legislative change.
• Randy Palivoda Award for Public Service: For outstanding contribution and demonstrated excellence in the protection and promotion of human rights in their role as a public servant.
• The Honourable Salma Lakhani Award for Leadership in Pluralism and Reconciliation: An award granted to a young person (under the age of 30) who has shown leadership and a steadfast commitment to advancing meaningful reconciliation and peaceful co-existence of the diverse cultures in Canada. The award is a celebration of achievement and excellence to promote diversity, harmony, collaboration and connection. Winners exemplify and model values of inclusion, cross-cultural connection and equity.

Eligibility Criteria

• These awards are for individuals of all ages, businesses or organizations that are making a positive contribution to the lives and well-being of people in their community. These recipients are those that are actively promoting, fulfilling, protecting or educating on human rights and making the community a place where all belong, are included and participate.

For more information, visit John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights.