Ontario Celebrates the Outstanding Contributions of Volunteers in Burlington
Burlington- The Ontario government is recognizing 23 Ontarians in Burlington with a Volunteer Service Award, an annual award honouring the exceptional contributions of individuals providing dedicated service to a single organization.
Recipients of the award were recognized at a virtual ceremony held on November 29 and will receive a personalized certificate and lapel pin to acknowledge and thank them for their years of service.
“Looking after our neighbours and community has never been more important, and I am grateful to see so many volunteers continue to selflessly step up and embody the best of the Ontario spirit,” said MPP Natalie Pierre “On behalf of Burlington I want to thank and express my deepest gratitude to these incredible Ontarians receiving this year’s Volunteer Service Award for helping to make our community strong and vibrant.”
The 4,555 recipients of the 2022 Ontario Volunteer Service Award, from across the province, support a wide range of organizations and causes, including those serving families, children and youth, vulnerable people, hospitals, senior centres, and food security programs. These volunteers also help as board members, in fundraising, in promoting the arts and showcasing the different cultures that make Ontario unique.
The 2022 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards recipients from Burlington include:
Youth Volunteer Service Awards
- Lara Filippone Santos YMCA of Greater Toronto - Next Stop Canada
5 Years of Service
- Shani Bookham Royal Botanical Gardens
- Adam Borisko Alzheimer’s Society of Brant Haldimand Norfolk Hamilton Halton
- John Hall Royal Botanical Gardens
- Charlotte Howes Burlington Horticultural Society
- Rika Ishikawa Momiji Health Care Society - Community Services-Friendly Visiting
- Cecile Leach Retired Women Teachers of Ontario – Burlington
- Harold David Marsden Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre - Art and Culture
10 Years
- Michael Borlace Applewood United Church
- Michael Collins Art Gallery of Hamilton
- Thomas John Fauteux Good Shepherd – Hamilton
- Adam Kalbfleisch Scouts Canada - 13th Burlington
- Marc Marsh Optimist Club – Oakville
- Niky Melchar Wellwood Resource Centre
- Paul Toffoletti Bruce Trail Conservancy
- Paul Woods Scouts Canada - 13th Burlington
15 Years of Service
- Leslie Brooks-Jesse Scouts Canada - 13th Burlington
- Yvonne Young Scouts Canada - 13th Burlington
20 Years of Service
- Maribelle Gosling Royal Botanical Gardens
- Ruth Wilson Burlington Horticultural Society
25 Years of Service
- Alice Sterling Burlington Horticultural Society
30 Years of Service
- Dave Frederick Scouts Canada - 13th Burlington
"Everyday thousands of volunteers from all over the province dedicate their time and talents to make Ontario a better place," said Premier Doug Ford. "As Premier, I want to thank each and every volunteer for the efforts they make and the examples they set for the next generation of Ontarians. We could not ask for better role models and we are so grateful to them all."
“Volunteers are the backbones of our communities. The incredible volunteers in Burlington have embodied the best of the Ontario spirit and have shown - through their commitment, dedication and selfless service - that we can achieve anything when we come together as Team Ontario,” said Michael Ford, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. “Our government thanks these incredible leaders, changemakers and everyday heroes for the incredible work they do to make our communities and our province a stronger and better place to live, work and succeed.”
For more information about the program or to submit a nomination, please visit the Ontario Volunteers Service Awards webpage.
QUICK FACTS
- Since 1986, more than 250,000 volunteers have been recognized through the Ontario Volunteer Service Award.
- Adult volunteers are recognized for five to 65+ years of continuous service in five- year increments.
- Youth volunteers are recognized for two or more years of continuous service.
MEDIA CONTACT
Caroline Raskin | Executive Assistant
Office of Natalie Pierre
Member of Provincial Parliament
Burlington
Email.caroline@nataliepierrempp.ca
Tel.905-639-7924 Direct. 289-3094049 Fax. 905-639-3284