Deadline: 15-Nov-22
The Government of Ontario has announced the nominations for Ontario Volunteer Service Awards to recognize volunteers for providing committed and dedicated service to an organization.
Adults are recognized by the length of time they’ve volunteered with one organization, ranging from five to 65 years of continuous service. Youth (24 years old and under) are recognized for two or more years of continuous service.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations that have been in existence for a minimum of five years may submit a nomination.
- Each organization may nominate up to nine volunteers (of which a maximum of 6 nominees may be adults).
- The nominee(s) must:
- be living persons residing and volunteering in Ontario
- not have received payment for their volunteer work
- be active beyond simple membership in an organization
- not have performed the services as part of their regular business or professional duties
- A youth nominee must:
- be under 24 years old and under
- have volunteered with one organization for at least two consecutive years
- An adult nominee must have volunteered with one organization for at least five consecutive years.
- Organizations with more than one branch can submit separate nominations for up to nine volunteers for each branch.
Selection Process
Recipients receive a personalized certificate and lapel pin acknowledging their years of service at a local award recognition ceremony.
For more information, visit https://www.ontario.ca/page/honours-and-awards-volunteering#section-1