2025 ADULT AND COMMUNITY AWARDS - NOMINATION PACKAGE

2025 ADULT AND COMMUNITY AWARDS - NOMINATION PACKAGE

Application deadline: January 10, 2025
Please ensure all of the following documents and requirements are available BEFORE starting your application. ALL required supporting documents must be attached to this online application at the time of submission. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Winners will be announced at the in-person Awards Gala on February 22, 2025. Applicants will be required to be present at the event.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Nominator’s Letter of Recommendation - the nominator must clearly describe the nominee’s impact and eligibility for the award. The letter may include information such as the nominee’s background, career, area of expertise, measure of impact, and current activities. Please include dates to support information provided (350 words maximum).Nominee’s Personal Statement - the nominee must describe themselves/organization in relation to the award for which they are nominated (300 words maximum).Two (2) Letters of Support - Provide two letters of support (in addition to the nominator’s letter of recommendation) from individuals and/or organizations (excluding immediate family members) whose views support the information provided by the nominator.Two (2) Publications - Publications refer to any published information to support the nomination. These may be, but are not limited to, an online or print news article, press release, published research, or historic document.Headshot - Provide a recent head shot of the nominee in JPEG format; or in the case of an organization, include a high resolution logo or staff picture.
A. ELIGIBILITY
Individuals complete this section:

The nominee self-identifies as a person of African or Caribbean descent.The nominee is 21 years of age or older.The nominee’s principal address is within the City of Hamilton.The nominee is a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Convention Refugee (at the time of submission).
Organizations/Businesses complete this section:

The organization or business must be Black-owned and/or Black-led.The principal address of the organization or business is within the City of Hamilton.The organization or business has been in existence for a minimum of 3 years.
B. AWARD CATEGORY
Select one:*

Business Excellence or Professional Achievement AwardCommunity Service AwardArts and Culture Award
C. NOMINEE INFORMATION
Full Name:*

First NameLast Name
Pronouns:
Date of Birth (must be 24 years or older):*

MonthDayYear
Date
Principal Address: (must be in the City of Hamilton):*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (if different from principal address):

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Primary Phone Contact:*

Area CodePhone Number
Secondary Phone Contact: *

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address:*
Organization/Company Name (if applicable):
Principal Address (must be in the City of Hamilton):

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (if different from principal address):

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Primary Phone Contact:

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address:
example@example.com
D. NOMINATOR INFORMATION
Full Name:*

First NameLast Name
Name of Institution/Organization (if applicable):
Primary Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Primary Phone Contact:*

Area CodePhone Number
Secondary Phone Contact: *

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address:*
example@example.com
Organization/Company Name (if applicable):
Principal Address: (must be in the City of Hamilton):

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (if different from principal address):

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Primary Phone Contact:

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address:
example@example.com
E. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Please upload Nominator’s Letter of Recommendation*

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Please upload Nominee’s Personal Statement*

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Please upload two (2) letters of support *

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Please upload two (2) publications*

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Please upload 2 recent headshots or logo/staff picture (JPEG format)*

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F. NOMINATOR’S ATTESTATION
I attest that I have received consent for this nomination from the nominee.
Nominator Signature:*

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Date*

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Date
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2025 ADULT AND COMMUNITY AWARDS - NOMINATION PACKAGE

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

A. ELIGIBILITY

B. AWARD CATEGORY

C. NOMINEE INFORMATION

D. NOMINATOR INFORMATION

E. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

F. NOMINATOR’S ATTESTATION