2025 HARD HEAD AWARD

CALL FOR SELF-NOMINATIONS
5th Colin Robinson Hard Head Award!

Do you believe that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago? And are you actively working in a community – whether geographic, within digital boundaries, cultural, psychosocial, and even spiritual – to achieve equity and justice for those for whom the playing field is far from even? Does your work connect creativity with political advocacy and coalition building? Do you feel like a little recognition would help you make a greater impact in improving the lives of others in Trinidad and Tobago? Then the Hard Head Award is meant for you! Nominate yourself today!

This is not a lifetime achievement award. Hard-headedness knows no generation! This year’s award is open to all activists and community workers living in Trinidad and Tobago, no matter where you are on your journey of activism.

The 2025 award is open to Community Organisers living in Trinidad and Tobago, who:

• Are engaged in activism for social change and justice;
• Demonstrate transformative leadership and courage;
• Demonstrate artistic boldness and creativity;
• Are committed to organising with others on shared issues/concerns and building coalitions to effect social change;

We define community organising as ways to mobilise around geography, shared space, shared experience, interest, need, and/or concern.

AWARD DETAILS

This year’s Award consists of a grant in the amount TTD$10,000 and a citation. Honourable Mentions may be given at the discretion of the Award Committee.

Self-Nomination Process and Submission

The nomination process is an open one, and candidates should nominate themselves.

Nominations closed on 9th November 2025.

Selection process

The Hard Head Award committee (composed of CAISO directors and staff, representatives from partner organisations, and past winners), will review the nominations and select a shortlist. Then a panel of external Judges (to be announced) will select the winner.

Date of Announcement: 6th December 2025