The Ludwik & Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize
Awards of Excellence
Established in 1995, the Ludwik & Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize is part of the University of Toronto’s Pinnacle Awards Program, which recognizes exceptional contributions by administrative staff, librarians, faculty members, and students.
Recipients of the Ludwik & Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights Prize include a wide variety of individuals who have been recognized for their scholarship, personal service to others, or activities in support of the University of Toronto’s commitment to human rights and equity, diversity, and inclusion. Each recipient receives $1,500 and is invited to attend the Pinnacle Awards Luncheon to receive their award certificate in Spring 2025.
Nominations can be made in one of two categories:
- Emerging Leader – presented to a current student or administrative staff member (unionized or non-unionized) in active status and in good standing who has consistently made positive and lasting contributions in the areas of scholarship, service to others, and / or action against discrimination; and
- Influential Leader – presented to a faculty member, librarian, or administrative staff member (unionized or non-unionized) in active status and in good standing who has consistently made positive and lasting contributions in the areas of scholarship, service to others, and / or action against discrimination.
The Selection Committee reserves the right to move nominations to a different category if they believe another category reflects a nominee’s contributions more accurately.