The Government of Ontario announced that nominations are now open for the Ontario Volunteer Awards program.
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.
Nomination Deadline: January 15, 2026
Ontario Volunteer Service Awards
This award recognizes volunteers for providing committed and dedicated service to an organization.
Nomination Deadline: November 15, 2026
June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism
This award recognizes people and groups who have made outstanding contributions as volunteers in their communities.
There are 2 categories:
- Outstanding Volunteer Category: recognizes an individual or group for their commitment to volunteering and longstanding service to their community. Up to 20 individuals and/or groups receive this award each year.
- Excellence in Volunteer Management Category: recognizes an individual or group from an organization that is incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation or registered as a charity for their achievement in encouraging people to volunteer in their communities. Up to 5 individuals and/or groups receive this award each year.
Nomination Deadline: December 15, 2026
Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award for Students
Each year, an award is given to one graduating student at each of Ontario’s secondary schools. This award recognizes high school students who go above and beyond the required number of volunteer hours needed to graduate.
Nomination Deadline: The nomination must be submitted in the student’s graduating school year.
For further information or to submit a nomination, click here.
