Nomination Process and Selection

• Nominations must come from CHRA members in good standing, either individuals or organizations. To confirm your membership status, please contact Julie McNamara at jmcnamara@chra-achru.ca or (613) 594-3007, x 15.
• A nomination consists of a completed nomination form, a nomination letter of approximately 500-750 words and a minimum of one short letter of support.
• The CHRA Awards Committee selects and recommends award recipients to the CHRA Board of Directors for final decision. The Awards Committee may add to the list of nominees.
• A non-selected nomination may be re-submitted in a subsequent year.
• Awards are presented at a special awards luncheon held during CHRA's National Congress on Housing and Homelessness.
• Selected recipients will be requested to submit archival photos, newspaper clippings, etc. that will be showcased during the awards presentation.
• Complete Award Guidelines are available online.