Tim McCarthy Environment Prize

The Prize is valued at $500. Established in 1991 to recognize the contribution of former NBFL President Tim McCarthy to the trade union movement, the object of the award is to encourage post secondary studies of one or more years duration in fields relating to environmental protection and education.

Eligible to apply are the children of members and deceased members or, members in good standing, of local unions affiliated with the New Brunswick Federation of Labour who are entering or continuing their studies in an education program compatible with the object of the award. Previous winners of this award are not eligible.

Selection criteria include aptitude for environmental studies, promise, need and future benefit to society and the environment of the applicant's chosen area of study Applications must be on the prescribed form and must be received by the staff of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour Education Committee not later than June 30th of each year.

The successful applicant will be notified immediately when the decision is reached by the New Brunswick Federation of Labour Education Committee and official announcement of the winner will be made by the Secretary-Treasurer of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour.

Established in 1991 to recognize the contribution of former NBFL President Tim McCarthy to the trade union movement, the object of the award is to encourage post secondary studies of one or more years duration in fields relating to environmental protection and education.

Eligibility:

This prize is open to NBFL members or their children, who are pursuing higher education in fields relating to environmental protection and education. Applicants may be in their first or subsequent years of post secondary studies.