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Announcing the Call for Nominations for the Fourth Annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award

  1. Canadian Autism Leadership Summit
  2. 11th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit

Call for Nominations

In recognition of the tireless determination and leadership shown by Jim and Ginette Munson in the pursuit of a better Canada for Autistic people, their families and communities, Autism Alliance of Canada created the Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award.

This annual award is presented to an Autistic individual living in Canada who has demonstrated the leadership, determination and values that reflect Jim’s and Ginette’s commitment to the creation of a national autism strategy. 

Autism Alliance of Canada is now accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award. The deadline for nominations is January 15, 2025. The winner will  be announced at the 11th Annual Canadian Autism Leadership Summit in Ottawa which takes place on April 28 – 30, 2025.

Nominees should embody the following attributes in their contribution to the Autism sector in Canada:

  • Vision, as exemplified by a fulsome understanding of Autism in Canada 
  • Collaboration, as demonstrated by genuine and inclusive teamwork, with a commitment to promoting engagement with Autistics and government
  • Acceptance, as shown by an understanding of the lives and spectrum of Autistic people living in Canada, and their families
  • Openness to other perspectives, as demonstrated by big picture thinking and the use of evidence as essential to decision making
  • Personal strength and integrity, as displayed by the personal attributes of tenacity, persistence and above all, kindness. 
  • Track record of action and impact, as demonstrated by a record of contributions that advance the goal of a better Canada for Autistic people across the country

Past recipients of the Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award include autism and mental health advocate, Whitney Hodgins (2022), Autistic advocate for the acceptance of people on the autism spectrum, Tom Jackman (2023) and Autistic advocate who is passionate about disability equality and youth leadership, Siyu Chen (2024).

Nominations

To nominate a deserving Autistic person living in Canada for this award, please use this link. The deadline for nominations is January 15, 2025.

Call for Artists

If you are an Autistic artist and creative spirit, and would like your art to be awarded to the recipient of the Fourth Annual Jim and Ginette Munson Autism Leadership Award, please use the link below to make a submission.