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Nominations are now open for Thunder Bay’s 12th annual respect awards.

The awards were created by the Respect Initiative Working Group and are sponsored by Diversity Thunder Bay.

The goal of the initiative is to recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations that have demonstrated leadership in enhancing diversity, inclusion, equity, and respect for others.

Two awards will be presented this year, one for an individual and one for an organization or business.

“The respect. Awards offer an opportunity to recognize the exceptional efforts of those who work to make Thunder Bay a better place to live and work,” said Community Safety & Well-Being Specialist Lee-Ann Chevrette. “It is important to highlight these efforts so they might inspire others to create positive change, and help make Thunder Bay a community where everyone can feel safe being exactly who they are.”

Award recipients will be announced on Wednesday, March 21, 2024, during Diversity Thunder Bay’s 18th Annual Celebration event, which marks the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

The respect initiative is a joint initiative of the Anti-Racism & Equity Advisory Committee and Community Safety & Well-Being Thunder Bay.

Nominations close on Friday, Feb. 16 at 4:30 p.m. For more information click here.