Lincoln M. Alexander Award

About the opportunity: The Lincoln M. Alexander Award commemorates the legacy of Ontario’s 24th Lieutenant Governor by recognizing three young people who have shown strong leadership in eliminating racial discrimination. Two recipients in the Student category and one recipient in the Community category will each receive a $5,000 cash award. Self nominations are not accepted.

Amount: $5,000 (3 Available)

Deadline: May 31, 2026

Eligibility:

• a grade 12 student at an Ontario high school

• planning to attend a post-secondary institution as a full-time student

• a resident of Ontario

• The school or community organization’s name, phone number and address.

• The nominee’s first name, last name, phone number and email address.

• The nominator’s first name, last name, phone number and email address.

• A detailed description of your nominee’s achievements.

• A minimum of two signed testimonial letters on letterhead. The letters must be from two different individuals who are not the nominator. An electronic signature or scanned copy of the signed letters are acceptable. The testimonial writers should:

  • know the nominee

  • be able to explain the value and impact of the nominee’s achievements

  • support the nomination

• The testimonial writers’ first name, last name, phone number and email address.

Apply here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/honours-and-awards-inclusion#section-0