Deadline: 15-Jan-23
The Government of Ontario is now accepting nominations for Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers.
This medal program honours outstanding contributions made by exceptional youth volunteers across the province. It is the highest honour a young person can achieve for their contributions to the province.
Eligibility Criteria
- The person you nominate (the nominee) must:
- be between 15 and 24 years old
- be a resident of Ontario
- have volunteered for a significant amount of time with a charity, not-for-profit or person
- be a role model for other young people and inspire them to volunteer
- You cannot nominate:
- yourself
- someone who has passed away
- an elected federal, provincial or municipal politician currently in office
Required Information
In your nomination, you will need to provide:
- The nominee’s first name, last name, email address and phone number.
- The nominator’s first name, last name, email address and phone number.
- A detailed description of the nominee’s achievements.
- A minimum of two signed testimonial letters. The letters must be from two different people who are not the nominator. An electronic signature or scanned copy of the signed letters are acceptable. The testimonial writers should:
- know the nominee
- be able to explain the value and impact of the nominee’s achievements
- support the nomination
- The testimonial writers’ first name, last name, email address and phone number.
For more information, visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/honours-and-awards-volunteering#section-1