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Volunteer Recognition Awards

Nominations now open!

 

Each year, during National Volunteer Week, Vaughan joins communities across Canada to recognize extraordinary individuals who offer their time, energy and talents to inspire hope for a brighter future. The City of Vaughan is encouraging local not-for-profits and community groups to show their appreciation this year by nominating their most outstanding volunteer of 2025 for the City’s 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards.

 

We have a long and proud history of volunteerism in Vaughan. We are blessed to have residents who selflessly offer their time and energy to help others. These individuals are helping to make a lasting and positive impact on our city.

 

If you know of a volunteer who’s making a meaningful difference to your organization or in the community, please complete the nomination form. 

 

Nomination deadline: Monday, March 30

 

For more information, please email our team at volunteerrecognition@vaughan.ca

 

Volunteer Recognition Awards - Nomination Criteria

 

- Only ONE volunteer may be nominated from your organization; multiple nominees are not permitted

- No joint submissions

- No consecutive year nominations

- Youth or adults may be nominated (13 years of age or older)

- Nominator must be a member on the governing board of the organization to nominate

- Volunteers may not nominate themselves

- The volunteer may not be in receipt of any direct/indirect compensation

- The nominee or the nominating organization must be located in Vaughan

- The organization must support Vaughan in some capacity