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The Tawm Tsam and Ntuj Tshiab Advocates Awards were created to recognize and honor individuals from culturally specific organizations in Wisconsin who have shown a strong commitment to ending gender-based violence within their organizations and the broader Wisconsin community. Awardees are selected by a committee of Hmong Womyn Movement Organizers.
Folx who are in partnership with the Hmong Family Strengthening Helpline are encouraged to nominate or self-nominate using the Online Nomination Form. Submissions are due by Tuesday, October 1st , 2024.
Purpose
To recognize advocates who have demonstrated impact in ending gender based violence in WI and to honor their contribution in the fight for gender justice, queer justice, and social and racial justice. The award will highlight their advocacy work and inspire others as they work to end gender based violence.
Eligibility
To Be Nominated
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Tawm Tsam Award: At least 3 years of advocacy work
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Ntuj Tshiab Award: 2 years or less of advocacy work
In definition, an advocate consider eligible for this award must be:
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A volunteer that has provided support to their organization in one of the areas as described in the Selection Criteria.
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A paid staff within an organization providing culturally specific victim services and/ or gender/ social/racial justice organization that has made an impact as described in the Selection Criteria.
Selection Criteria
Tawm Tsam Award
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Tawm Tsam Award: Tawm Tsam is strong and resilient, words describing the tenacity, bravery, and strength of someone who has demonstrated impact to further the liberation of womyn, girls, LGBTQIA+ folx and young people and has demonstrated in one or more of the following areas:
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Addressing gender-based violence and has gone above and beyond in their role expectations.
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Advancing gender justice, queer justice, and/or racial justice through their actions, through their work and organization and/or in their personal life.
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Expanding and/or creating opportunities for Hmong womyn, girls, and LGBTQIA+ folx and young people.
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Ntuj Tshiab Emerging Advocate Award
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Ntuj Tshiab Award: Ntuj Tshiab honors an advocate who is creating new worlds in which we want to live and thrive in. They are committed to the liberation of womyn, girls, and LGBTQIA+ folx and young people and have demonstrated in one of the following areas:
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Dedicated to addressing gender-based violence.
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Committed and invested to growth and learning
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Attended at least one of the BBWPC Trainings, Convenings and/or gatherings.
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Online Nomination & Deadline
Advocates may be nominated or self nominate for one of the award categories. Nomination must include a written statement or video/audio recording detailing their advocacy work and how their efforts impacted change and/or inspired others through one or more of the Selection Criteria above (1 page limit or 2 minute max video/audio).
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Completed nomination are due by Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. Awardees will be announced at the Annual Hmong Womyn Courage Banquet on Saturday, October, 26th, 2024.