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Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award
The Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award is presented annually to two exceptional volunteers. It recognizes volunteers from communities across Canada. Award recipients are individuals whose social commitment and persistent efforts have contributed significantly to the well-being of their fellow Canadians.
2009 Award Categories (subject to change for future calls)
- One Youth Participation award
(from the age of 18 to 30) - One Lifelong Commitment award
(from the age of 31 and over)
Call for Nomination – Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award
The Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award call for nominations is now closed. We are not accepting nominations at this time.
Future Call for Nominations: To be determined.
Recipients are honoured at an award dinner and ceremony in Ottawa planned to coincide with International Volunteer Day (December 5).
What is the Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award?
The Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award, a Government of Canada initiative, was originally established in 1982, and re-launched in 2001, International Year of Volunteers. This award commemorates the work of Thérèse Casgrain and honours those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to volunteering.
Each award consists of a bronze medallion bearing the likeness of Thérèse Casgrain; a lapel pin; a certificate of recognition; and $5,000 to be awarded to a registered Canadian charity designated by the recipients.
Contact: Thérèse Casgrain Volunteer Award Secretariat
