• inspired other volunteers
• made a difference through volunteering

Regional Award

Community Leader: This category is open to individuals or groups of individuals who:

• volunteer either on their own or as a group
• give their time to an organization or a cause
• take a lead role in solving social issues

Emerging Leader: This category is open to individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who:

• show leadership through volunteering
• help strengthen their community through volunteering

Business Leader: This category is open to businesses or social enterprises that:

• practice corporate social responsibility
• promote and support volunteering at local, regional, and/or national levels
• create positive social, cultural, or environmental impacts in their communities

Social Innovator: This category is open to not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises or registered charities that:

• address social challenges in their communities
• use innovative ways to serve and strengthen communities

Awards

• All award recipients receive a certificate.
• Recipients also choose a registered not-for-profit organization in Canada to receive a grant:

$10,000 for the national award

$5,000 for the regional awards

Eligibility

Nominees can be:

• individuals or groups
• businesses
• social enterprises
• not-for-profit organizations
• charities

Only 1 nomination will be accepted per nominee.

Political and public advocacy work is not eligible.

Individuals or groups

• Must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons within the meaning of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Must be 18 years of age and over at the time of the submission of the nomination
• Must have contributed to addressing social challenges in their community
• For the emerging Leader category, must be between the ages of 18 and 30 at the time of the submission of the nomination

Businesses, not-for-profit organizations or charities

• Must be registered as a business, not-for-profit organization, or charity in Canada. (Not-for-profit organizations are incorporated under either federal or provincial non-profit legislation. Registered charities are charitable organizations, public foundations, or private foundations that are created and resident in Canada. They must use their resources for charitable activities and have charitable purposes that benefit communities)
• Must have contributed to addressing social challenges in their community in Canada

Steps to Apply

Before submitting your nomination make sure you gather all the required documents and information:

• choose the correct award category
• ensure your nominee is eligible
• read the assessment criteria
• get the nominee’s consent
• get letters of support

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