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Nominations for the 38th annual Volunteer Recognition Awards are now open.
The City of St. Catharines’ Volunteer Recognition Awards celebrate residents whose unselfish and dedicated service have made a significant impact in our community. Individuals and organizations can nominate deserving volunteers who’ve made a difference through their community contributions from now until Monday, March 9.
2026 marks the International Year of Volunteers, and the City will join Volunteer Canada’s national Ignite Volunteerism campaign to celebrate community service while inspiring a new generation of participation.
“We have many amazing people in St. Catharines making a difference across our communities,” says Andrea Connelly-Miele, coordinator for the Volunteer Recognition Awards. “Celebrate with us by nominating a deserving volunteer. Sharing their story can help encourage more residents to reconnect with their communities through acts of service, civic action, and mutual support.”
From the pool of nominations, selected honourees will be invited to a Volunteer Recognition Awards reception on Tuesday, April 21 where the City will present Community Impact certificates and gifts and announce recipients for its volunteer awards: Mayor’s Volunteer of the Year; Margaret and Robin McLennan Youth Volunteer of the Year; Mayor’s Lifetime Volunteer Service Award; and, for the first time, the Equity and Inclusion Champion Award and Spirit of Sport Award.
Visit stcatharines.ca/VolunteerAwards for information about award categories, eligibility and selection criteria, and how to submit nominations.
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