Award Categories
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Community Changemakers Award (MB)
The Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Community Changemakers Award promotes group volunteer efforts around Manitoba and recognizes an outstanding community group that has dedicated their time and resources to giving back to Manitobans.
Lieutenant Governor's Community Leadership Awards (MB)
The Lieutenant Governor's Community Leadership Awards recognize individuals from around Manitoba for their exceptional contributions to the community through leadership in voluntary service.
Those considered for the award will have played a significant role in IDENTIFYING a need in the community, INITIATING creative and meaningful ways to fill that need, and MOTIVATING others to join them in service for the greater good. Up to four awards will be presented annually, one in each of the following categories:
- Youth (under 30)
- Urban
- Rural
- Northern
Premier's Volunteer Service Awards (MB)
The Premier's Volunteer Service Awards established by the Premier's office, in partnership with Volunteer Manitoba, honours the efforts and dedication of outstanding volunteers in Manitoba; and recognizes and encourages the valuable services performed by volunteers throughout Manitoba.
Past recipients of the award have served their communities by conscientiously performing one or more volunteer activities over a period of years; or taking unique initiative to identify and solve a critical problem or meet a specific need; or organizing and directing an activity that impacts the community; and inspires the spirit of volunteerism in others. .
Mayor's Volunteer Service Awards (Wpg)
City of Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham invites you to nominate deserving individuals or community groups for the Mayor's Volunteer Service Awards. The Mayor's Volunteer Service Awards were created to honour individuals, agencies and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to Winnipeg through volunteer service.
Association for Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) Community Leadership Award (MB)
The Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) Community Leadership Award honours individuals and groups who donate their time to advance community-driven, innovative and sustainable solutions to their municipality's most pressing challenges. Effective community leaders are dedicated to uplifting their community's voice and achieving remarkable results to great challenges. The AMM Community Leadership Award celebrates the invaluable contributions and dedication of volunteers in communities around Manitoba.
CTV Champion of Mental Health Volunteer Award (MB)
The CTV Champion of Mental Health Volunteer Award is presented by CTV Winnipeg to an individual or group in Manitoba that has made a significant contribution in the following areas;
- Reducing the stigma experienced by people living with mental health issues.
- Providing support or services to people living with mental health issues, their families and/or caregivers.
- Advocating for issues related to mental health (including individual needs, family needs, service delivery and systemic issues).
- Advancing awareness in the area of mental health.
Award recipients represent the outstanding commitment of individuals and organizations to challenge stigma around mental health and improve outcomes for wellbeing and suicide prevention.
The Barb Gemmell Catalyst Award for Excellence in Volunteer Management (MB)
The Barb Gemmell Catalyst Award for Excellence in Volunteer Management recognizes that the ability to inspire and influence, whether it be volunteers, community partners, management, or other staff, is at the core of being a leader of volunteers and is critical to the success of every volunteer program - large or small - in Manitoba. This award aims to recognize a leader of volunteers in Manitoba who has distinguished themselves through innovative best practices with regards to the recruitment, retention, and recognition of volunteers.
Spark Outstanding Pro Bono Consultant Award (Wpg)
The Spark Outstanding Pro Bono Consultant Award Award will go to an individual or company who has shown themselves to be a leader in the community, providing pro bono services to Winnipeg's community development and community economic development organizations through the completion of a successful match (or matches) facilitated by Spark.
