The CNWC Annual Achievement Award was first given in 2011 to mark the first anniversary of the 2010 motion (adopted by both the Senate and the House of Commons) calling on Canada to support negotiations for a legal ban on nuclear weapons.
The motion, which also asked the government to launch “a major worldwide diplomatic initiative,” was sparked by Canadians for a Nuclear Weapons Convention, comprising more than the then-550 members* of the Order of Canada, who have endorsed the U.N. Secretary-General’s call for a Nuclear Weapons Convention.
RECIPIENTS
2024 – Ernie Regehr, O.C.
To be awarded in October 2024.
2023 – Tariq Rauf
“In deep appreciation of your outstanding international work for nuclear disarmament.” October 2023 Ottawa, Canada
2022 – Paul Meyer, Canadian Pugwash Group
“Canadians for a Nuclear Weapons Convention presents the 2022 Distinguished Achievement Award to Paul Meyer for outstanding diplomatic and civil society leadership on nuclear disarmament.”
2021 – Dr. Jennifer Allen Simons, The Simons Foundation Canada
“In recognition and deep appreciation for your outstanding commitment to nuclear disarmament, through the advancement of innovative policies, developing future generations of disarmament leaders, and dedicated philanthropy.”
2019 – Dr. Mary-Wynne Ashford and Dr. Jonathan Down PGS/IPPNW
“Distinguished Achievement Award presented to Dr. Mary-Wynne Ashford and Dr. Jonathan Down for your enduring and steadfast work towards a world without nuclear weapons and your special commitment to teaching and energizing students on the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons.” September 26, 2019, Ottawa.
2018 – Debbie Grisdale, International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War – Canada
“In recognition of your steadfast and generous commitment to a world without nuclear weapons and your respected leadership in non-governmental organizations.”
October 1, 2018, Ottawa.
2017 – Metta Spencer, Peace Magazine
“In deep appreciation of your ongoing commitment to a nuclear weapons-free world and for your energetic advocacy through Peace Magazine, innovative peace research and education, and leadership in countless civil society organizations.” September 2017, Ottawa.
2016 – Peggy Mason, Rideau Institute
“In deep appreciation of your ongoing commitment to a nuclear weapons-free world and for your persistent disarmament advocacy as a diplomat and civil society leader.” September 2016, Ottawa.
2015 Paul Dewar, former MP, member of Global Council of Parliamentarians for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament
“In deep appreciation of your ongoing commitment to a nuclear weapons-free world and your work as International Co-president of Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament (PNND).” November 2015, Ottawa.
2014 Adele Buckley, Canadian Pugwash Group
“In recognition and deep appreciation of your initiatives and commitment to a nuclear weapons free world.” December 2014, Ottawa.
2013 Fergus Watt, World Federalist Movement (Canada)
“In recognition of your sustained and dedicated work for responsible global governance and nuclear disarmament.”
2012 Bev Delong, Canadian Network to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
“In recognition of your sustained and dedicated work for nuclear disarmament.”
18 October, 2012, Ottawa
2011 Murray Thomson, O.C., Co-founder Project Ploughshares
Murray Thomson was honoured with the first Annual Achievement Award of Canadians for a Nuclear Weapons Convention for his leadership and his “initiative and commitment to a nuclear weapons-free world.”