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The Canada’s Volunteer Awards 2026 Call for Nominations Reminder

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We all know people who give of their time, their energy and their hearts to help improve the quality of life of their neighbours and their communities. Help us recognize their strengths and their volunteer spirits by nominating them for Canada’s Volunteer Awards. You have less than two weeks to do so!

CVA presents 21 awards (1 national award – the Thérèse Casgrain Lifelong Achievement award – and 20 regional awards) to recognize volunteer activity. If you know

  • Emerging Leaders – youth aged 18 to 30 years
  • Community Leaders – an individual or a group of individuals
  • Business Leaders or Social Enterprises who show proof of social responsibility in their practices, or
  • Social Innovators – non-profit organizations, social enterprises, or registered charities,

Why not nominate them to help recognize their deserving volunteer activities?

Please visit the CVA web page to learn more about the nomination process and criteria. If you’re looking for inspiration, read the stories of recent award recipients.

  • SPREAD THE WORD – help us to promote the call to your colleagues, friends and family. You can request a promotional kit by email at info-cva-pbc-gd@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.

On behalf of Employment and Social Development Canada