Young Ontarians Fight Discrimination
December 10, 2009 10:40 AM
2009 Lincoln Alexander Award To Three Human Rights Champions
From high school hallways and campus grounds, three 2009 Lincoln M. Alexander Award recipients are leading the fight against racism and inequality.
The recipients are:
- Corey Sherwood of St. Edmund Campion High School from Brampton
- Elizabeth Truong of Emily Carr Secondary School from Woodbridge
- Heather Kere of Ryerson University from Markham
The award was presented today by the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and the Honourable Michael Chan, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration also attended. Today's ceremony coincides with the United Nation's Human Rights Day.
Established in 1993, the award was created in honour of Lincoln Alexander, Ontario's first black Lieutenant Governor. Three outstanding young Ontarians are awarded annually.
Quick Facts
- Each recipient receives $5,000.
- This annual award is presented to three Ontarians between the ages of 16 and 25.
- Lincoln Alexander served as Lieutenant Governor of Ontario from 1985 to 1991.
Learn More
- The 2009 Lincoln M. Alexander Awards Recipients
- Find out about the award criteria
- Nominate an outstanding Ontarian for a provincial award
Contacts
- Nanda Casucci-Byrne
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
416-325-7780
- Michel Payen-Dumont
Communications
416-314-7725
- Elizabeth Meneses del Castillo
Communications
416 314-7725
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
ontario.ca/citizenship