Community Living Windsor

Community Living Windsor values the many dedicated individuals and groups who promote the inclusion of people who have an intellectual disability in all aspects of our community.

Each year, awards and bursaries are made available to recognize individuals and groups by organizations including:

• Community Living Windsor
• Community Living Ontario
• St. Clair College
• Ryerson University
• Canadian Association for Community Living

These awards and bursaries include:

Malcolm Jeffreys Memorial Leadership Award

This $1000 scholarship is awarded annually to a student who demonstrates excellence and leadership promise. For more information about criteria, timing and entry requirements, download the following document:

Malcolm Jeffreys Memorial Leadership Award

Bea DeBernardi Award for Inclusive Education

This $1000 award celebrates the efforts that educators make toward an inclusive education experience for students who have an intellectual disability. For more information about eligibility, selection criteria and process, download the following document:

Bea DeBernardi Award for Inclusive Education

Community Living Windsor Scholarship

To be eligible to receive a Community Living Windsor Scholarship, a student must be enrolled at St. Clair College as a full-time student leading to a Developmental Service Worker diploma.

Applicants who meet the following criteria will be eligible to apply:

• resident of Ontario
• financial need
• must be a 2nd year student enrolled full-time in the Developmental Service Worker program
• must have demonstrated commitment to people who have an intellectual disability and their families
• must submit letters of reference acknowledging their commitment and dedication to people who have an intellectual disability and their families

Selection of the scholarship recipients will be made by faculty from St. Clair College and a representative of Community Living Windsor.

For more information on how to apply for Scholarships at St. Clair College please visit:

http://www.stclaircollege.ca/foundation/scholarships.html

Innovation Award

Typically awarded in June at the Annual Community Living Ontario Conference, this award:

• recognizes and promotes innovative thinking and practice that will lead to real change and will improve the lives of people who have an intellectual disability and their families
• recognizes and celebrates the collaboration of individuals, groups, and organizations creating healthy communities and improving quality of life for all citizens
• encourages meaningful discussion, the sharing of ideas and focus on citizenship

The Innovation Award is meant to be a force for change and encouragement to people of courage who often take a path less traveled.

Download Innovation Award Application Form

Anne Stafford “Light Up the Future” Bursary

Financial assistance for people who have an intellectual disability who want to further post-secondary education, training or apprenticeship opportunities.

Download Bursary Application Form

Canadian Association for Community Living Inclusive Education Award – Ontario

A national award given by the Canadian Association for Community Living to a candidate nominated by Community Living Ontario during National Inclusive Education Week. Application deadline if February 28.

James Montgomerie Community Award

The James Montgomerie Community Award was established in memory of Jim Montgomerie. Jim felt very strongly that people who have an intellectual disability and who live in institutions, homes for special care, and nursing homes deserve a better quality of life. He dedicated much of his time and energy to this belief. Because of Jim\'s strong attachment to children, special consideration is given to organizations that have focused their attention on the needs of young people. Deadline for nominations is February 28.

Download James Montgomerie Community Award Application Form

James Montgomerie Honour Award

An award for a person who has an intellectual disability who:

• promotes the equality of people who have an intellectual disability
• speaks up publicly or helps others speak up
• acts in a way which teaches others about the abilities and strengths of people who have an intellectual disability
• sits on committees and promotes the goals of self-advocates
• supports and shows friendship to people who have an intellectual disability

The deadline for nominations is January 28.

Download James Montgomerie Honour Award Application Form

Media Award

The Media Award is presented to a journalist who has demonstrated excellence in either print or electronic media. The article must be relevant to people who have an intellectual disability. The recipient will be selected on the basis of an original article appearing in print or electronic media in Ontario between January 1 and December 31 of a given calendar year. Deadline for nominations is February 28.

Download Media Award Application Form

Awards of Distinction

From time to time, the Board of Directors of Community Living Ontario also recognizes people and organizations for their unique gifts and compelling contributions to the vision of inclusion and citizenship of people who have an intellectual disability.

For more information please contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 519-974-4221.