Volunteer Awards
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Announcing the 2025 Annual Volunteer Award Winners!
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 41st 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 are so pleased to announce the following individuals and groups that were selected for the 2025 Annual Volunteer Awards:
Lieutenant Governor's Community Leadership Awards
Rhea Bhalla - Youth Category
Marlene Enberg - Northern Category
Cindy Bell - Urban Category
Brenda Miller-Adams - Rural Category
Premier's Volunteer Service Awards
Samuel Ogunsola - Individual
Karen Bergeson - Individual
Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad - Group
Winnipeg Chinese Senior Association - Group
Jayanna Vanderwoude - Youth
Rhea Bhalla - Youth
Mayor's Volunteer Service Awards
Joanne Zahaiko
Robert Young
Corinne Kopansky
Frank Capasso
Hiren Shah
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Community Changemakers Award
Mile 60 Park - Doris & Henri Tremorin and Larry Tarko
Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) Community Leadership Award
Dream Ride Initiative - Gary & Marsha Forgue
CTV Champion of Mental Health Volunteer Award
Anju Bajaj
Spark Outstanding Pro Bono Consultant Award
Kelly Thibodeau
Barb Gemmell Catalyst Award for Excellence in Volunteer Management
Denise Bukowski
Purchase Tickets to Attend the 41st Annual Volunteer Awards!
May 1st, 2025
5:00 - 9:00 pm
Club Regent Event Centre - 1425 Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg
Celebrate the incredible contributions of volunteers across Manitoba at the 41st Annual Volunteer Awards! This inspiring evening will recognize individuals, groups and organizations that have made a lasting impact in our communities through their dedication to volunteerism.
Click here to learn more about the various categories
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Accommodations: Volunteer Manitoba strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require any accommodations to participate in our event, or have any dietary restrictions, please indicate so on the registration form.
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
