On December 5, 2021, the Government of Canada launched the call for nominations for the 2021 Canada’s Volunteer Awards.

Over the past two years, as Canadians faced unprecedented challenges linked to the pandemic, we have all come to appreciate the strength and support volunteers offer to members in their community in times of need. The Canada’s Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to celebrate and recognize these incredible efforts and acts of generosity. 

From now until March 4, 2022, individuals, non-profits, social enterprises or businesses can be nominated. In addition to national recognition, 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 Awardfor an individual who hasvolunteered for at least 20 years;
• Five regional awards – Emerging Leaderfor young volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30;
• Five regional awards – Community Leaderfor individuals or groups of volunteers;
• Five regional awards – Business Leaderfor businesses and social enterprises; and
• Five regional awards – Social Innovatorfor 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.

To learn more about the Canada’s Volunteer Awards and to nominate a recipient, you can encourage individuals to visit Canada.ca/volunteer-awards.

You can nominate an individual, non-profit, social enterprise or business for this honour here.

If you have questions about the Canada’s Volunteer Awards, contact our office at 604-501-5900 or by email at [email protected].