Each year, Ontario welcomes more than half of all newcomers to Canada. Immigration is vital to Ontario’s growth and newcomers play a key role economically, socially, and culturally in making Ontario strong and prosperous.

The Newcomer Champion Awards program is a newly created program designed to recognize Ontarians who have facilitated cultural understanding and diversity or helped newcomers to successfully settle and integrate.

Who is eligible?

Eligible activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Programs implemented to help settle and connect newcomers in communities.
• Outreach efforts to promote cross-cultural understanding.
• Events celebrating cultural diversity in Ontario.

Nominees must be residents of Ontario

Posthumous and self nominations are not accepted.

How are the recipients selected?

An independent selection committee reviews all nominations and selects the recipients.

When is the deadline?

Completed nominations must be received no later than March 14.

How do I nominate someone?

Forms are available on this website in HTML and PDF format.

Need More Information?

Additional information and nomination forms may be obtained by contacting the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat at (416) 314-7526.