Cheers to Volunteers 2009 Awards
National Volunteer Week, April 19-26Volunteer Halton has partnered with the "Volunteer and Feel the Magic" campaign (an initiative of Halton Region) to bring you the 2009 edition of "Cheers to Volunteers" to celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 19th - 26th, 2009.
Nominees will be drawn and profiled in their local community newspaper along with a description of the important work your organization does in the community. Featured volunteers will receive a 2009 "Cheers to Volunteers" Award prepared by the students of the Sheridan College Institute of Advanced Technology and Learning to honour their commitment to volunteerism. Featured volunteers may also be interviewed by Cogeco Community Television with spots being aired throughout National Volunteer Week.
The "Cheers to Volunteers" initiative provides you with an opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions of volunteers within your organization. You may nominate as many volunteers as you wish by completing the nomination form and returning it no later than Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Click here to fill up the form.
Burlington's Civic Recognition Awards
Thursday, May 14
Now's the time to let us know about Burlington residents who help make Burlington a great place to live, work and play. Nominate Someone Today! Nominations close: March 24, 2009.
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Oakville 2009 Community Spirit Awards
Wednesday, June 17Everyone has friends and colleagues who spend countless hours volunteering and supporting the many facets of our diverse community. This generous spirit is evident all around us. What better way to acknowledge their contribution than to nominate them for an Oakville Community Spirit Award.
* Make an online nomination (please read nomination checklist below)
* Download a nomination form (pdf)
Nomination Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2009. Learn more
Donner Awards 2009
The Donner Awards Program is Canada's largest and most prestigious non-profit recognition program. A total of $70,000 is available to be won, with a total of eleven awards granted.
The Donner Awards Program is accepting applications for the 2009 Donner Canadian Foundation Awards for Excellence in the Delivery of Social Services until Thursday, May 28, 2009.
Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award
The Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award is presented annually to two exceptional volunteers.
* One Youth Participation award (from the age of 18 to 30)
* One Lifelong Commitment award (from the age of 31 and over)
Recipients are honoured at an award dinner and ceremony in Ottawa planned to coincide with International Volunteer Day (December 5)
Nomination Deadline: June 19, 2009. Late entries will be put toward the following year's award.
Apply here
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
Ceremonies: March 25 to June 30, 2009
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
The Volunteer Service awards are given to people who volunteer their time to a single organization for several years. Nominations are usually accepted between November and January 25 of each year. All nominations received after this date will be considered for the following year. Nominate Online!
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
The Ontario government recognizes volunteers from all sectors through the following programs:
The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards - in recognition of continuous years of service with a community organization.
The June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in Ontario -awarded for superlative volunteer work undertaken by individuals, groups or businesses
The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers - presented to young volunteers between the ages of 15 and 24.
Nominate Online!!!
Please visit Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration and click on
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