Award for Co-operative Achievement
Why an Award for Co-operative Achievement?
Housing co-ops are full of amazing stories, and we want to highlight them.
The Award for Co‑operative Achievement celebrates an inspiring program or project by a CHF Canada member co‑op that creates a lasting legacy. The Award is given out every two years and showcases why housing co‑ops are remarkable places to live.
The Award was originally established in honour of Jim MacDonald, who laid the groundwork for Canada’s co‑operative housing movement. A Canadian labour leader and voice for social change, Jim helped to form CHF Canada and served as president from 1972 to 1978.
Criteria
To be honoured with the Award for Co‑operative Achievement, a co‑op must be a CHF Canada member, and fulfill one or more of the following criteria:
- Dedication to social change, reconciliation, community development and/or environmental sustainability
- Significant engagement of young co‑op members or members from underrepresented groups
- Has added new units or redeveloped to contribute to the growth of Canada’s co-op housing movement
- Support of aging in place measures
Past recipients have been recognized for projects that have supported a diverse membership, built community, or supported environmental sustainability.
Recognition
The winner will be honored at CHF Canada’s Annual Meeting and receive $2,500.
The winner will also receive one free registration to the Halifax Annual Meeting and be invited to take part in our “Housing Co-op Success Stories” workshop.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Cynthia Mitchell, Program Manager, Membership & Events at 1-800-465-2752 ext. 226 or cmitchell@chfcanada.coop.
How to apply
Applications are now closed for 2022.
