Albert J Lin Human Rights Award: Call for Nominations

Albert J Lin speaking at THRAC's 2012 Annual General Meeting and Human Rights Fair.

At our 2014 Annual General Meeting, THRAC members voted to establish the Albert J Lin Human Rights Award. The goal of this award was: 

To recognize and encourage the long-time work of people or organizations in Canada or Taiwan for human rights, democracy and social justice.

The award is given in honour of a man who is a living example of this commitment, and who has given his life seeking to realize these values in Taiwan and in Canada. 

The award shall be made annually on the recommendation of the executive of THRAC, in consultation with Dr. Lin, and previous presidents of THRAC. Nominations for the award may be made by any member of THRAC. 

The award shall consist of a certificate of recognition and small gift, to be presented in a public ceremony. In addition, the name of each successive recipient shall be inscribed on a permanent plaque.

We now open a call for nominations to THRAC members and allied human rights organizations for the 2014 award. Basic contact information, a short bio, and your reasons for nominating this person or individual are required. Please use the nomination form available for download below.

Please submit your nominations to thracanada@gmail.com, mail to THRAC, 45 Fontainbleau Drive, North York, ON M2M 1P1, Canada, or deliver to any THRAC executive member. If you have any questions, contact us at thracanada@gmail.com. The last day for nominations is October 10, 2014.

We will be hosting the award ceremony and a human rights fair on December 13, 2014. Save the date! For more information, check out our upcoming events.


Forms for download:
Nomination form download (English)
Nomination form download (Mandarin)