Canada Volunteer Awards Now Open for Nominations

Every year volunteers across the country dedicate their time and resources to positively impact their communities. Whether Canadians volunteer out of a desire to contribute to their communities, to use their skills and experience, or because they have been personally affected by a cause, their impact is profound.

Over the past two years, as Canadians have faced an unprecedented pandemic, it has never been more important for communities to come together and support each other. The efforts of individuals, organizations and businesses across the country has been truly incredible.

The Canada’s Volunteer Awards provide us with an opportunity to recognize the efforts of those who give their time so generously.

If you know a volunteer, a young person, social enterprise, a business or a not-for-profit organization that is making a difference in your community, show your appreciation by nominating them for Canada’s Volunteer Awards today. Canada's Volunteer Awards recognize the significant contributions of individuals, businesses and not-for-profit organizations from across the country.

From December 5, 2021 until March 4, 2022, individuals, non-profits, social enterprises or businesses can be nominated.

In addition to national recognition, award recipients can identify a not-for-profit organization to receive a grant. Regional award recipients can identify not-for-profit organizations to receive a $5,000 grant and the national award recipient can identify a not-for-profit organization to receive a $10,000 grant.

Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:

• One national award – Thérèse Casgrain Lifelong Achievement Award for an individual who has volunteered for at least 20 years;

• Five regional awards – Emerging Leader for young volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30;

• Five regional awards – Community Leader for individuals or groups of volunteers;

• Five regional awards – Business Leader for businesses and social enterprises; and

• Five regional awards – Social Innovator for not-for-profit organizations and social enterprises.

Canada’s Volunteer Awards highlights community leadership and aims to encourage Canadians from all walks of life to make a difference in their communities through volunteering, while developing innovative solutions to tackle social challenges.

Nominate an individual or group of volunteers, a not-for-profit organization, a social enterprise or a business today!

For more information and to submit a nomination, visit Canada.ca/volunteer-awards.