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Awards Offered
Star Volunteer (Ages 8 to 14)
These young individuals inspire us with their early dedication to community and social causes, embodying the transformative power of youth in creating a brighter future.
Star Volunteer (Ages 15 to 29)
These young individuals display remarkable commitment to social causes, embodying the spirit of change and the belief that our future is brighter with compassion and dedication.
Community Outstanding Volunteer
(Age 30+)
These outstanding individuals exemplify the timeless spirit of service, demonstrating that age is no barrier to creating lasting and meaningful impacts on our communities.
Recipients
YRES Volunteer Awards recognize recipients at the annual ceremony. Recipients also take part in a session to share best practices in volunteering.
All Participants Recieve:
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A Certificate
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A Special Gift from YRES
Who is Eligible?
Individuals, like you and me!
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Must be from York Region and Greater Toronto Area
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Must be an active volunteer in 2024
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Must meet award age requirements at the time of submitting nomination.
Most importantly, have contributed to addressing social challenges in their community.
How we Assess Your Application
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We review each nomination to ensure eligibility. You can nominate anyone! A family member, a friend, or even yourself, if you think they should be recognized.
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Nomination Reviewer Committee will assess nominations and develop a list of top-ranked nominations.
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Board of Directors evaluates top-ranked nominations and finalize Award recipients.
