Toronto Community Benefits Network

To nominate an individual or organization for an award, select the award category you wish to nominate them for and fill out the corresponding nomination form by Monday April 10.

This is a two-step process. Once the nomination is made, a TCBN staff will reach out to the nominee for them to accept the nomination and provide any additional information to complete the their profile, highlighting what they are doing to create and support a respectful, and inclusive workplace. See FAQs below to learn more about the nominations process.

Leading on Diversity Award – Owner/Client

The award recognizes an organization - Client/Owner that is making extraordinary efforts to ensure underrepresented groups are accessing jobs and opportunities in construction.

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Leading on Diversity Award – Contractor

The award recognizes an organization - Contractor that is making extraordinary efforts to ensure underrepresented groups are accessing jobs and opportunities in construction.

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Leading on Diversity Award – Union

The award recognizes an organization - Union that is making extraordinary efforts to ensure underrepresented groups are accessing jobs and opportunities in construction.

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Community Benefits Champion Award

The award recognizes an individual whose dedication to advancing community benefits in policy and/ or practice at the systems level within the construction industry has significantly benefited equity deserving groups accessing social, environmental, and economic benefits from investment in infrastructure and urban development.

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NexGen Builders Award - Mentee

The award recognizes a new construction pre-apprentice, apprentice or professional participating in a mentoring program. As a Mentee (individual), the nominee has experienced exceptional progress in taking the steps needed to succeed in their career.

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NexGen Builders Award - Mentor

The award recognizes a current or past construction industry labourer, journeyperson or experienced professional who served as a mentor. As a Mentor (individual), the nominee has excelled in supporting the professional growth and development of a Mentee.

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NexGen Builders Award - Employer

The award recognizes a construction industry employer. As an Employer (organization), the nominee has excelled in supporting the welcome and professional growth and development of diverse workers in the workplace.

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Nominations Process

FAQs About the Nominations Process

What is the nominations deadline?

We are extending the call for Nominations, which will remain open until the end of day Monday, April 10.

What happens after I submit a nomination?

Once the nominations process concludes, a member of the Nominations Committee will follow up with each nominee to confirm their nomination and add any additional information they would like to share.

How will recipients be selected?

The Nominations Committee will review and select the 5 strongest candidates in each category to submit to Selection Panels comprised of community leaders who recognize systems change in progress.

- Leading on Diversity: Owner Client, Contractor, Union

- NexGen Builders Mentee, Mentor, Employer

The Community Benefits Champion Award will be selected by an online People’s Choice Vote.

How do nominators select the right category?

We have provided a descriptions of each category, however upon review of the submissions, the Nominations Committee reserves the right to place strong nominees in the best suited category. Nominees who are moved from one category to another will be given the opportunity to consent and to provide additional information as required.

When will recipients be notified?

Shortlisted and selected award recipients in the Leading on Diversity and NexGen Builders award categories will be informed no later than April 20th and Community Benefits Champion category no later than May 1st.

They will be asked to confirm their acceptance of the Award and their attendance at the May 13th Awards Gala.

Important Dates

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Nominations Open

Award Recipients Notified

Apr 20, 2023

Awards Presentation at Gala

May 13, 2023

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We've made nominating an individual or organization for an award easy. Select the award category to make a nomination.

This is a two-step process. The nominator completes the nomination form, here. The nominee will be notified and asked to complete their profile that describes what they are presently doing to create and support a respectful, and inclusive workplace.

The Nomination Process

Nominations Process

Important Dates

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