For the seventh year, CUPE 1281 will be giving out the Mary-Jo Nadeau Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Award. This monetary award of $500 is presented to an organization fighting to end support for Israel’s oppression of Palestinians and to pressure Israel to comply with international law. Anyone may nominate an organization for this award.

Selection criteria that will be taken into consideration include the following:

• Local to where CUPE 1281 members work/live
• Raises the voices of Palestinians in their struggle for self-determination

The deadline to nominate an organization is Monday, June 30, 2025.

If you are interested in nominating an organization, please fill out the Mary-Jo Nadeau BDS Award nomination form.