Submit a nomination for Canada’s Volunteer Awards

The 2026 Call for Nominations is now open!

It is time to nominate an outstanding individual, a non-profit organization, a social enterprise, or a socially responsible business who has made a significant contribution in improving the lives of others in their community through volunteering. Help them get the recognition they deserve. The nomination period is officially open and will run until June 17, 2026.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION

About the Awards

The Canada’s Volunteer Awards (CVA) consists of twenty-one awards, including one national award, the Thérèse Casgrain Lifelong Achievement award, and 20 regional awards. The regional awards are distributed across five regions in the following four categories: Community Leader, Emerging Leader, Business Leader, and Social Innovator.

Award recipients will be recognized at an award ceremony and will be given the opportunity to select a non-profit organization to receive a grant.

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• LEARN MORE about the Canada’s Volunteer Awards and the previous award recipients.
• ATTEND a training session on May 20 (in English) and May 21 (in French) on how to submit a nomination.
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Posted: 27 April 2026