The Government of Canada announced the recipients of Canada’s Volunteer Awards, which recognize volunteers who have made significant contributions to support their communities. The awards recognize community leaders, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses that are highly engaged in their communities.

National Awards

Thérèse Casgrain Lifelong Achievement 
  • Rahul Singh
Special Mentions
  • Loren Slye
  • Mary Walters

Regional Awards

Emerging Leader
  • Atlantic: Stacie Smith
  • Quebec: Jason Rivest
  • Ontario: Lucia Marchionda
  • Prairies: Justin Langan
  • British Columbia and the North: Robin Changizi

Business Leader

  • Ontario: Humble Beginning Stories
  • Prairies: Automated Aquatics Canada Ltd.

Community Leader

  • Atlantic: Angela Woodford
  • Quebec: Dr. Daphnée Veilleux-Lemieux
  • Ontario: Jill Kearney
  • Prairies: Marc Hazlewood
  • British Columbia and the North: Norman D. Crerar

Social Innovator

  • Atlantic: Survivors of Abuse Recovering Society
  • Quebec: Bénévoles d’expertise
  • Ontario: The Hub
  • Prairies: Norfolk Housing Association
  • British Columbia and the North: The Ashcroft HUB Society