Awards
Nominate an Individual Below
2SLGBTQ+ Visibility Award
This award will be presented to an Ontario police officer, corrections officer, or other law enforcement official, civilian or uniformed, who are “out” (identifies as 2SLGBTQ+). The recipient is inspirational and works tirelessly to build positive relationships and trust within their respective organization, law enforcement community and the public. The recipient is a role model; supports the 2SLGBTQ+ community; has high ethical standards; and raises the profile of 2SLGBTQ+issues and people within the law enforcement and criminal justice community.
2SLGBTQ+ Ally Award
This award will be presented to an Ontario police officer, corrections officer or other law enforcement official, civilian or uniformed, who identifies as an 2SLGBTQ+ ally and whom work tirelessly to build positive relationships and trust within their respective organization, law enforcement community and the public. The recipient provides outstanding and significant support to 2SLGBTQ+ law enforcement community and embodies the principles of diversity, inclusion and equity through their work.
One award will be given for each of the two categories of awards: 2SLGBTQ+ Visibility Award and 2SLGBTQ+ Ally Award.
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The recipients will be selected by the Serving with Pride Board of Directors, from among all nominees based on nomination submissions and the criteria for each award.
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Current SWP board members are not eligible to receive an award.
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All recipients will be announced and the awards will be presented at the annual Serving with Pride Gala & Awards Night. Award winners will be notified in advance and provided with two complimentary tickets to the gala and awards night.
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Serving with Pride members, employees working in policing, corrections or the criminal justice sectors and others who can validate a nomination are encouraged to submit eligible/deserving candidates.
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Diary Date for 2024 award nominations is October 12th, 2024 by 11:59 PM.
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How to Submit a Nomination
To submit a nomination for one of the two awards please fill out the Award Nomination Form below.
In the long answer field please explain in 500 to 750 words why this person not only meets the criteria for this award but also deserves it.