Annual OHREA Awards

The 2024 OHREA Awards Poster in PDF

About the OHREA Awards

The Office of Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility (OHREA) invites nominations for the 12th Annual OHREA Awards. The awards recognize the contributions of individuals and groups to advance human rights, social justice, diversity, inclusivity, employment equity, mental health, and accessibility at the University of Windsor.

There will be a total of five (5) OHREA Awards, one within each of the following categories:

  • Accessibility Award for those who have contributed to accessible education, training and awareness, employment, customer service, built environments, or information and communication within the University of Windsor.
  • Employment Equity Award for those who have contributed to the advancement of employment equity at the University.
  • Human Rights and Social Justice Award for those who have contributed to embedding a culture of respect for human rights at the University or have worked towards the advancement of social justice at the local and global levels.
  • Mental Health Champion Award for those who have worked towards reducing barriers associated with mental illness and towards promoting mental health and well-being.
  • OHREA Award for those who have contributed to the advancement of accessibility, employment equity, human rights, culture, diversity, and inclusivity at the University of Windsor.

The awards will be presented in person on Friday, December 13, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm in the CAW Centre at the Alumni Auditorium in Salons A & B.  

The OHREA Awards invites donations to the UWSA Campus Food Pantry. Items can be dropped off at the main UWSA office, Room 209 on the 2nd floor of the CAW Centre. They accept monetary donations, and any items such as cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, peanut butter, and canned vegetables. They have a fridge and a large chest freezer to accommodate perishable food items in addition to shelves for non-perishable items.

OHREA Awards 2023

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OHREA Awards 2021

Contact Us

Should you have any questions, or require this information in an alternate format, please contact: hrcrm@uwindsor.ca.