Honours and Awards
June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism
Nomination deadline is December 5
The June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism recognizes individuals and groups for superlative volunteer contributions to their communities and to the province of Ontario.
Up to 20 individuals and/or groups receive this award each year.
The award is named after the late June Callwood, CC, O.Ont., LL.d.
Ms. Callwood was a Canadian journalist, author and social activist. She committed her life to action on social justice issues, particularly those related to woman and children. She founded, or co-founded, more than 50 Canadian social action organizations.
Nomination process
Who is eligible?
The award is given to individuals as well as groups such as not-for-profit organizations, associations and co-operatives and to institutions and schools.
Nominees must be residents of Ontario.
Posthumous and self nominations are not accepted.
How do I nominate an individual or an organization?
- You can nominate online or download the form:
- PDF (print, complete and mail to the Secretariat)
- HTML (complete online, print and mail to the Secretariat)
When is the deadline?
The deadline is December 5 each year. If December 5 falls on a weekend or holiday, nominations are accepted until 5:00 p.m. the following business day.
Nominations may be submitted at any time. Nominations received after the deadline will be considered for the following year.
How are recipients selected?
An independent selection committee reviews each nomination and recommends the recipients.
Refer to the nomination form to get more details about program requirements
Contact Us
Email: ontariohonoursandawards@ontario.ca
Phone: 416-314-7526
Toll-free: 1-877-832-8622
TTY: 416-327-2391
Mail: Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat
Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
400 University Avenue, 4th Floor
Toronto, ON
M7A 2R9
