Congratulations to Nancy Simms, Director of the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity at Humber College, on receiving the Scholar’s Choice Award at the 8th Annual Black Star Movement Unsung Heroes Volunteer Awards.

The Unsung Heroes Volunteer Awards was established in 2011 to publicly honour and celebrate Blacks in Canada who have demonstrated excellence in volunteer services and notable achievements. The awards recognize persons, groups and organizations who have developed and nurtured strong ties while giving of themselves above and beyond to serve communities in areas of need. Nancy was nominated for this award by the Black Action Defense Committee.

Nancy has integrated volunteerism as a way of life for over 30 years. Currently, she volunteers at the City of Toronto on its Black Leadership Governance Training Grant Committee, mentors and coach young women and men on leadership skills and provides coaching to racialized female faculty across Canada on managing experiences of racism. Nancy has been a committed volunteer member of CAPDHHE since 2010 and currently serves as the Communications Coordinator.

Congratulations Nancy on receiving this distinguished award!