Nominations now open for Volunteer Ottawa’s VOscars

Nominations are now open for the 2025 VOscars Volunteer Awards! Each year, Volunteer Ottawa gives you a chance to pay tribute to people and organizations making a difference in our community. Give the gift of recognition by submitting a nomination in one of 7 award categories by May 30, 2025.

It’s a very special way to say, “Thank You” and celebrate the difference they make in the lives of others.

Three finalists will be selected in each category and invited to the VOscars Volunteer Awards Gala on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the Preston Event Centre.

Awards for individual volunteers 

Outstanding Youth Volunteer Award↗ 

Outstanding Older Adult Volunteer Award↗ 

Leadership in Skilled Volunteering Award↗

Mayor’s Award for Volunteer Spirit↗

Awards for organizations 

Leadership in Corporate Volunteerism Award↗ 

Pathways to Possibilities Award↗

Outstanding Volunteer Program Award↗

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