Item - 2015.EX7.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 7, 2015 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on June 30, 2015 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 7, 2015.
EX7.10 - Recipients - 2015 Access Equity and Human Rights Awards
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 7, 8 and 9, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council extend congratulations to the following persons who have been selected by a community panel as recipients of the 2015 City of Toronto Access, Equity and Human Rights Awards:
Aboriginal Affairs Award: Joanne Dallaire
Access Award: Farah N. Mawani
Pride Award: Mark Smith
William P. Hubbard Award: Kamala-Jean Gopie
2. City Council confirm the selection made by the Constance E. Hamilton Award Selection Committee composed of the Women Members of Council that Andrea Sesum is the recipient of the 2015 Constance E. Hamilton Award.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-81580.pdf
10a - Recipient - 2015 Constance E. Hamilton Award
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-81680.pdf
EX7.10 - Recipients - 2015 Access Equity and Human Rights Awards
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council extend congratulations to the following who have been selected by a community panel as recipients of the 2015 City of Toronto Access, Equity and Human Rights Awards:
Aboriginal Affairs Award: Joanne Dallaire
Access Award: Farah N. Mawani
Pride Award: Mark Smith
William P. Hubbard Award: Kamala-Jean Gopie
2. City Council confirm the selection made by the Constance E. Hamilton Award Selection Committee comprised of the Women Members of Council that Andrea Sesum is the recipient of the 2015 Constance E. Hamilton Award.
Origin
Summary
This report advises Council of the result of the nomination process for the City of Toronto Access, Equity and Human Rights Awards. These Awards are the Aboriginal Affairs Award, the Access Award on Disability Issues, the Constance E. Hamilton Award on the Status of Women, the Pride Award for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual and Two Spirit Issues and the William P. Hubbard Race Relations Award.
The recipient of the Constance E. Hamilton Award is selected by the Women Members of Council and will be a supplementary item to this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-81580.pdf
Motions
10a - Recipient - 2015 Constance E. Hamilton Award
Origin
Summary
The Constance E. Hamilton Award was established in 1979 and is named after the first woman elected in 1920 to municipal council in Toronto. The award recognizes person(s) who have made a significant contribution to improving the social, economic, cultural and political status of women in Toronto.
The Selection Committee has reviewed the nominations submitted by the public and selected the following recipient for her contributions toward improving the status of women in Toronto:
Andrea Sesum
Andrea Sesum in Paralegal currently practicing in Ontario. Andrea created the first ever equity association for Paralegal Women, the Women's Paralegal Association of Ontario where she currently serves as President. Through this organization Andrea has led the creation of networking, mentorship and education activities for her colleagues and has made significant changes to the experience of women working within the industry. Andrea has also submitted issues of importance to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, the Attorney General, and the Law Society of Upper Canada. Andrea is a strong, giving and innovative leader.
Awards Presentation
The Constance E. Hamilton Award will be presented during the City's Annual Human Rights Awards Ceremony in December when the following awards will also be presented: Aboriginal Affairs Award, the Access Award on Disability Issues, the Pride Award for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual and Two Spirited Issues and the William P. Hubbard Race Relations Award.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-81680.pdf