The Canadian Poverty Institute is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Dr. John Rook Leadership Award. This award is presented annually to an outstanding Canadian who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in working to end poverty and embodies the principles of the Canadian Poverty Institute. The award is named in honour of Dr. John Rook, founder of the Canadian Poverty Institute.
If you know of an outstanding Canadian who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in working to end poverty and embodies the principles of the Canadian Poverty Institute, please consider nominating them for this year’s award. Nominations can be submitted at https://form.simplesurvey.com/f/s/JRLA2026
The deadline for nominations is May 31st.
More information about the award is available here.