Newcomer Gem Award

Description

Newcomers account for close to half of Peel’s population, so this award is open to individuals who have lived in the community for less than 3 years, and who have realized the many benefits of volunteering. The inaugural presentation of this award took place at Volunteer MBC’s 2012 Annual General Meeting and 2nd Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards Event held in April 2012.

Award Criteria

  •  Moved to Canada less than 3 years ago
  • Has demonstrated how they have provided an admirable contribution to their new community as a volunteer
  • Has shown an exemplary commitment to share their expertise, skill set and knowledge as a volunteer
  • Devotes an abundance of their time and is passionate about helping others
  • Sets a positive example for how newcomers can use their volunteering contributions to help define the path for a new life in the community

Previous Award Recipients

Divya Banga

2023

Tarini Arora

2022

Goncalo Miranda

2021

Shrinidhi Nadumane

2020

Vishal Shrivastava

2019

Juliana Boateng

2018

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