Claudette Bradshaw retired from the CanFASD Board of Directors in 2019. This award is to recognize her many years of service to the field of FASD, early education and homelessness.
Honorable Bradshaw was a Member of Parliament for 10 years and served in many capacities. She is best known for her development of the Homelessness Secretariat and the resulting funding. Prior to her time in Parliament, she was a strong advocate for women in poverty and a passionate voice of the need to address issues of prenatal alcohol exposure. To honour her work and recognize those creating new and innovative solutions to these complex concerns, CanFASD has established this award in her name.
Individuals, agencies, or organizations from CanFASD member jurisdiction provinces/territories (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut) are eligible to apply. The applicant will have developed an innovative program or project that has made a substantial contribution to the FASD community; this may include but is not limited to housing, employment, parenting, substance use, justice, and/or child welfare.
The following criteria will be taken into consideration in the review of all Innovation Award applications:
- Potential to inspire future research and attract additional funding support
- Innovation applicability to the field of FASD
- Demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of those affected by FASD
- Uniqueness of the innovation
- Sustainability
- Clarity of described innovation
The Adjudication Committee, chaired by the CanFASD Senior Research Lead, will evaluate each application. Award recipients will receive a $2000 cash prize, a profile in the CanFASD blog and social media, and, if desired assistance preparing a manuscript for publication. Award recipients may be asked to present their innovation at a CanFASD webinar.