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Press Release – Ontario Volunteer Service Awards

The nomination period is now open for the 2024 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards.

Organizations can nominate their volunteers for an Ontario Volunteer Service Award to recognize their continuous service ranging from five to 65 years. Youth (under 24 years old) can be recognized for two or more years of continuous service.

The annual deadline for nominations has been extended to December 15. For more information about the program or to submit a nomination, please visit the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards webpage. All nominations must be submitted electronically through the Ontario Honours and Awards portal, paper copies will not be accepted.

The Ministry will provide more information about the ceremonies to recognize these volunteers in early 2024.

If you have questions about the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards or how to submit a nomination online, please contact Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat at OntarioVolunteerServiceAwards@ontario.ca.