Volunteer Awards
Tickets are now on sale for the 42nd Annual Volunteer Awards!
Join us on Thursday, April 30th, 2026, for an inspiring evening celebrating the volunteers who strengthen our communities.
The 2026 Annual Volunteer Award Winners!
We were thrilled to announce the winners of the 42nd Annual Volunteer Awards! This year's recipients truly represent the heart of our province, dedicating their time, energy and passion to building stronger communities.
After reviewing the 130+ nominations submitted this year, the selection juries had a tough task ahead of them, but we were so pleased to announce the following individuals and groups that were selected for the 2026 Annual Volunteer Awards:
Lieutenant Governor's Community Leadership Awards
- Paige Paupanakis - Youth [Winnipeg]
- Mary Ann Playford - North [Cranberry Portage]
- Susan Witherly - Urban [Winnipeg]
- Elaine Hofer - Rural [Wawanesa]
Premier's Volunteer Service Awards
- Emily Jochelson - Youth [Winnipeg]
- Guneet Brar - Youth [Headingly]
- Ste-Anne Hospital Heliport Volunteers - Group [Ste. Anne]
- Winnipeg Crime Stoppers - Group [Winnipeg]
- Nitesh Sanghai - Individual [Winnipeg]
- Glen Tesluk - Premier's Volunteer Service Award - Individual [Winnipeg]
Mayor's Volunteer Service Awards
- Jerome Peters - Mayor's Volunteer Service Award [Winnipeg]
- Chloe Chau - Mayor's Volunteer Service Award [Winnipeg]
- Naethaniel (Mae) Juenke - Mayor's Volunteer Service Award [Winnipeg]
- Craig Phillips - Mayor's Volunteer Service Award [Winnipeg]
- Kadar Ahmed - Mayor's Volunteer Service Award [Winnipeg]
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Community Changemakers Award
- The Volunteer Team at Place Des Meurons - [Winnipeg]
Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) Community Leadership Award
- Lac Du Bonnet Emergency Management Social Services Team - [Lac Du Bonnet]
CTV Champion of Mental Health Volunteer Award
- Sam Klack - CTV Champion of Mental Health Award [Winnipeg]
Spark Outstanding Pro Bono Consultant Award
- Kalyn Murdock - [Winnipeg]
Barb Gemmell Catalyst Award for Excellence in Volunteer Management
- Adam Rout - [Winnipeg]
Photos from our 2025 Annual Awards Celebration:
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www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/video/2025/04/14/volunteer-manitoba-awards-conversation
If you have any questions about the volunteer awards, please contact:
Ashley Seymour
Executive Director
E: ashley.seymour@volunteermanitoba.ca
T: 204-477-5180 ext. 1
