The Gala that recognizes human rights, Indigenous rights, equity and social justice work.
Join us June 19, 2026
We're excited to invite you to join us on June 19, for the annual Bromley Lloyd Armstrong Awards Gala, where we celebrate and recognize the work being done for human rights, Indigenous rights, equity and social justice.
Established in 2005 by Labour Community Services and the Equity Committee of Toronto & York Region Labour Council, the Bromley L. Armstrong Award commemorates the legacy of the late Dr. Bromley Lloyd Armstrong’s commitment to human rights and anti-discrimination.
Purchase your tickets or sponsorship package to attend the biggest night of the year, and celebrate with the 2026 Bromley L. Armstrong Award recipients!
TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES
Click here or the booklet below for full ticket and sponsorship package details.
LOCATION
Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport
970 Dixon Rd., Toronto, ON M9W 1J9
(Discounted parking rates on premises.)
Attire: Semi-formal
5:OO – 7:OO PM
Arrival and Dinner Buffet
7:OO – 9:OO PM
Special Performances
Guest Speakers
Awards Celebration
9:OO PM - MIDNIGHT
5O/5O Cash Raffle | Photo Booth | Dancing
Proceeds of the Bromley L. Armstrong Awards Gala go toward supporting anti-racism work led by LCS and the Labour Council, and the recognition of anti-racism work within the Labour Movement. Campaigns such as the Refugee Next Door, Yes, It Matters: Addressing Systemic Racism, and Anti-Racism in Unions, were launched and continue to be active today. In 2024, the Eyes on the Prize project brought together Black union leaders to discuss how collective support in the fight against anti-Black racism could be strengthened.
2026 Bromley L. Armstrong Award Nominations Due Date Extended to February 27
The Bromley L. Armstrong Award is presented to an individual/ union/Indigenous collective for their contributions, commitment and leadership within in the Labour Movement, in the fight for, and propagation of, labour and human rights.
If you know an individual/ union/Indigenous collective who you feel deserves to be recognized for their work within the Labour Movement in the areas of human rights, Indigenous rights, equity and social justice, please review the 4 award categories and submit your nomination in by February 23, 2026.
- Individual Recognition
- Union Recognition
- Indigenous Activism - Individual Recognition
- Indigenous Activism - Union/Collective Recognition
For any questions or assistance, please email Sharon Simpson at [email protected] or [email protected].
Click here for a printable pdf flyer version.
More about Bromley's Legacy
Highlights from the 2025 Bromley L. Armstrong Awards Gala
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.
Click here to learn more about Bromley and previous award winners.