A Black trade unionist, community organizer and activist, Bromley Lloyd Armstrong was a pivotal figure in the early anti-discrimination campaigns in Ontario that led to Canada’s first anti-discrimination laws. As a self-described “blood and guts” ally of the working poor, he demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the trade union movement and the battle against disadvantage and discrimination. For more than six decades, Armstrong worked for human rights, helping to generate civic and government support for racial equality and advocating for human rights reforms in public policy.

The Bromley Lloyd Armstrong Awards were established in 2005 by Labour Community Services and the Equity Committee of Toronto & York Region Labour Council to celebrate Bromley's legacy, and recognize those who have taken up the mantle in fighting for human rights, Indigenous rights, equity and inclusion within our movement.

AWARD NOMINATION SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN

The Bromley L. Armstrong Award recognizes individuals/union locals/collectives in the following four (4) categories. Click the links below for full award eligibility, criteria, and submission.

Award submissions are being accepted until February 28, 2025.

For pdf versions of the forms, click the following: BLA Award Nomination Form for Individual, BLA Award Nomination Form for Union, BLA Award Nomination Form for Indigenous Activism (Individual), BLA Award Nomination Form for Indigenous Activism (Union/Collective).

For any questions, contact Sharon Simpson at [email protected] or [email protected].

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BROMLEY'S LEGACY

Learn more about Bromley Lloyd Armstrong and previous award recipients by visiting www.labourcommunityservices.ca/bromleyarmstrongawards.

Bromley Gala 2025

AWARD NOMINATION SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN

ATTEND THE 2025 BROMLEY L. ARMSTRONG AWARDS GALA ON JUNE 20

BROMLEY'S LEGACY