This award will be granted to a CILT member, or an ally recommended by a CILT member, who produced an outstanding piece of writing related to raising public awareness of a disability issue or barrier. Award recipient will receive a Lifetime Membership at CILT, and a cash prize of $200. Current employees of CILT cannot apply.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
September 23rd, 2022 by 5:00 pm
ELIGIBILITY CRITIERIA:
- One (1) published piece of writing (published on a website, blog, open letter to the editor or in a journal, newsletter or magazine);
- Submission must be in English or French;
- Minimum 700 words; maximum 3000 words;
- Addresses at least one (1) disability issue or barrier;
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
- Please complete application form, below
- Please print or include a digital link of your published piece with your application.
- Please include a personal statement describing the published piece, including its significance to the disability community and your interest in the topic.
- Personal Statement: 1 page, single-spaced, 12-point font, Arial, 2.5 cm margins
- Please include one (1) letter of reference or support from a CILT member (only applicable to those applicants who are not CILT members upon applying).
Submit your completed application by mail or email to:
Mail:
CILT
365 Bloor St. E, Suite 902
Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4
Email:
cilt@cilt.ca
AWARD:
Lifetime Membership at CILT; and,
Cash prize of $200.
