- Sep 6, 2024
OPPA Director Rob Jamieson Honoured with 2024 Association Advocacy Award at Canada Beyond the Blue Champions of Change Gala
Congratulations to OPPA Director Rob Jamieson on being honoured with the 2024 Association Advocacy Award at the Canada Beyond the Blue Champions of Change Gala September 5, 2024 at Palais Royale in Toronto. The award recognizes police service association members who are working to provide their membership with advocacy resources, supports and champions of mental health.
Congratulations as well to Ontario Provincial Police Deputy Commissioner Chris Harkins who was awarded the Leadership Award, recognizing police service members who serve in a formal leadership role and are committed to making changes within the organization.
Special mention and congratulations to OPPA Pension and Benefits Advisor Marilyn Elaine Thomson-Joseph on her nomination for the Association Advocacy Award.
There were six categories for awards. Nominations were submitted and judged by a selection committee comprised of people dedicated to changing the narrative on mental health for the police community. Congratulations to all of the nominees. You are all winners and champions of change.
The OPP Association were represented at the event with an OPPA table led by OPPA President John Cerasuolo and VP David Sabatini in attendance along with several OPPA Head Office staff.
Canada Beyond the Blue is a national non-profit organization with nine chapters across Canada. Beyond the Blue provides mental health resources and supports to their respective local police service members and their families. Beyond the Blue has become the national voice of police families and will continue to advocate for and support our members across the country.
For further information about about Canada Beyond the Blue visit CanadaBeyondTheBlue.com.