
Volunteer Recognition Awards
Nominations now open!
Dear Friend,
Each year, during National Volunteer Week, Vaughan joins communities across Canada to recognize extraordinary individuals who offer their time, energy and talents to inspire hope for a brighter future. The City of Vaughan is encouraging local not-for-profits and community groups to show their appreciation this year by nominating their most outstanding volunteer of 2024 for the City’s 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards.
We have a long and proud history of volunteerism in Vaughan. We are blessed to have residents who selflessly offer their time and energy to help others. These individuals are helping to make a lasting and positive impact on our city.
If you know of a volunteer who’s making a meaningful difference to your organization or in the community, please complete this nomination form. But don’t wait! You only have until Wednesday, April 9th to submit. For more information, please email our team at volunteerrecognition@vaughan.ca or visit vaughan.ca/VolunteerAwards.
A special ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Apr. 30 at 7 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall to acknowledge the 2025 award winners.
I look forward to celebrating our city’s most inspiring and dedicated individuals with you.
Sincerely,
Steven Del Duca
Mayor
Volunteer Recognition Awards - Nomination Criteria
- Only ONE volunteer may be nominated from an organization
- Nominator must be a member on the governing board of the organization to nominate
- Volunteers may not nominate themselves
- The volunteer may not be in receipt of any direct/indirect compensation
- The nominee or the nominating organization must be located in Vaughan
- Organization must be supporting Vaughan in some capacity
Congratulations to the 77 recipients of the City of Vaughan's 2024 Volunteer Recognition Awards!

Additional Resources
- 2024 Volunteer Recognition Awards - News Release
- 2023 Volunteer Recipients (2024 Event)
- 2023 Volunteer Recognition Awards - News Release
- 2022 Volunteer Recognition Awards (virtual) - Video
- 2021 Volunteer Recipients (2022 Event)
- 2021 Volunteer Recognition Awards (virtual) - Video
- 2020 Volunteer Recipients (2021 Event)
- 2020 Volunteer Recognition Awards (virtual) - Video
- 2019 Volunteer Recipients (2020 Event)
- Volunteer Canada