Gala Reconnaissance : Nomination period now open

In every three-year cycle, PSAC-Quebec organizes a recognition gala to celebrate and highlight the outstanding work of its members and locals.

Ahead of the next gala, we are calling on you to submit nominations for each award.

Nominations may be submitted by:

  • locals and branches,
  • directly chartered locals,
  • area councils,
  • PSAC-Quebec’s regional young workers’, women’s and equity group committees,
  • the Quebec Council, and
  • national officers.

Here are the details of how to submit a nomination:

All nominations must be received by the organizing committee at least four months before the recognition gala, i.e., by January 13, 2025, and must include: 

  • The candidate’s name; 
  • The category for which the candidate is nominated; 
  • A short text explaining why the candidate qualifies for the award; 
  • The names of the nominator and seconder. 

All nominations must be emailed to: galameritas@psac-afpc.com

The nomination period is open until 5 p.m. on January 13, 2025.

Awards will be given in accordance with the following criteria: 

Status of women 

  • Involvement in feminist initiatives within or outside PSAC-Quebec.
  • If awarded to a person, can only be awarded to members who identify as women; can also be awarded to a local or to a regional committee. 

Emerging activist

  • Involvement in initiatives to promote young workers’ interests within or outside PSAC-Quebec. 
  • If awarded to a person, can only be awarded to members who are 35 or younger; can also be awarded to a local or to a regional committee. 

Environment and social justice 

  • Awarded to a person or a group of persons for their involvement in environmental and/or social justice initiatives within or outside PSAC-Quebec. 

Equity groups 

  • Involvement in initiatives to promote the interests of equity groups within or outside PSAC-Quebec. 
  • If awarded to a person, can only be awarded to members who self-identify as belonging to an equity group; can also be awarded to a local or to a regional committee. 

Mobilization 

  • Awarded to a person or a group of persons who launched and/or participated heavily in one or several mobilization initiatives, or to a person or group of persons who spearheaded a large and/or significant mobilization initiative, or to a person or group of persons who showed exceptional activism. 

Honorary 

  • Awarded to a person for significant and meaningful participation in the union environment or for achievements outside the union and involvement with the union for at least 15 years. 

Innovation 

  • Awarded to a person or group of persons who used innovative methods to achieve the labour movement’s goals.