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This Time,
The Good Guys
Finish First.

It’s been said a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.

In fact, it’s the only thing that ever has. Research has shown that even a fraction of the population — as little as 3.5% — can tip the balance toward real change.

 

The Good Fight Prize winner receives $50,000 and two semi-finalists receive $25,000 each for a campaign that inspires and enables people to put their weight on the side of workers. It celebrates the signs of strength, creativity, and commitment within the movement for decent work — in the past and present, for the future.

 

Movements aren’t about a single person or organization. They are about many individuals and groups working toward the same goals, like fairer laws and better working conditions. Campaigns generate hope and build awareness about issues and alternatives to the status quo. They get people involved and ready to take collective action that creates the resolve to actually change things. They make public participation possible in our community, work, and democratic life.

 

Campaign actions might look like:

  • Holding meetings or workshops to learn and plan
  • Writing letters to elected representatives and circulating petitions
  • Reaching out to the media with group statements and positions
  • Participating in public consultations
  • Rallying people to speak up and let their views be known

Meet the Jury

The Good Fight Prize Jury is made up of five people who share a commitment to justice. They bring different perspectives, and practical experience with campaigns for decent work, to the task of choosing prize winners.

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Kumsa Baker

Director, Toronto Community Benefits Network

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Wendy Chan

Chair, Atkinson Foundation Board of Directors

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Kofi Hope

Co-Chief Executive Officer, Monumental

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Colette Murphy

Chief Executive Officer, Atkinson Foundation

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Mark Surman

President, Mozilla

Meet the Atkinson Foundation

The hopeful, creative and collective pursuit of a good life for everyone is what Joseph Atkinson described as a “good fight”. He was the editor, and later, publisher and owner of the Toronto Star from 1899 to 1948.

 

Joseph and his wife Elmina Elliott were principled journalists, political activists, civic leaders, and life-long partners in the fight for justice. They were also faithful philanthropists. They established the Atkinson Foundation in 1942 to do this work when they no longer could.

 

Learn more about the Atkinson Foundation at our website.

“Further progress towards a solution of the problem awaits the prodding of public sentiment.”

Joseph E. Atkinson