UN Delegate, TV Host, Peace and Human Rights Activist Urz Heer Hosts 2021 Virtual V-Oscars
Volunteer MBC is thrilled to announce the 2021 Virtual V-Oscars presented by Maritime Ontario, which will be streamed live on June 17th at 7-9 pm and hosted by UN Women Canadian Delegate, TV host, peace and human rights activist Urz Heer (pictured here). In addition to the notable award nominees and presenters, this prestigious volunteer recognition awards event for Peel will also feature acclaimed artists such as Lamoi Simmonds, Ori Dagan, and performer groups from danceShala and Clarkson Music Theatre. Tickets to this online event are free at voscars.volunteermbc.org.
“Many great stars of our community are honouring the volunteers that have really stepped up during this pandemic, their family, friends, workplace teams, and our supporters!” notes Carine Strong, Volunteer MBC’s Executive Director. “This year’s edition, themed Star Power, has more volunteer nominees, sponsors and top-class performers than ever in our decade-plus yearly celebration; a truly stellar night not to be missed, inclusive and free for all!”
Beloved community leader Jake Dheer will be honoured with the Hazel McCallion Power of Giving Award, sponsored by Brampton Brick Ltd. Maritime Ontario returns as Title Sponsor and is joined by KMA Consultants Inc as Event Sponsor, Macmaster GM as Entertainment Sponsor, and Alphavima Technologies as COVID-19 Stars Sponsor. All nominees will receive official nominee medals supported by Nadine Melrose.
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Award Category |
Sponsor |
Nominee |
Nominating Organization |
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Helping Hands Award – Brampton |
Rotary Club of Brampton |
Jonathan Lugos |
R.E.S.T. Centres |
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David Hardy |
Regeneration Outreach Community |
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John Teasdale |
Habitat for Humanity |
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Helping Hands Award – Caledon |
Rotary Club of Palgrave |
Peter Thompson |
Bethell Hospice |
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Virginia Ciarallo |
Caledon Community Services |
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Catie Ferguson |
Caledon Parent-Child Centre |
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Helping Hands Award – Mississauga |
DoGood Fundraising |
Rachel Du |
R.E.S.T. Centres |
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Eva Dobiz |
Habitat for Humanity Canada |
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Valentina Figueroa |
Volunteer MBC |
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Family VolunTree Award |
Jim Waechter |
Jim & Meagan Craven |
Volunteer MBC |
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Steven & Cidalia Winterhawk |
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority |
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Simon & Sunanda Lobo |
Regeneration Outreach Community |
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Newcomer Gem Award |
Alphavima Technologies |
Sonal Kapoor |
Caledon Community Services |
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Goncalo Miranda |
R.E.S.T. Centres |
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Leader of Tomorrow Award |
Sandeep Aujla |
Stef Pollo |
R.E.S.T. Centres |
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Jonas Cardenas |
Regeneration Outreach Community |
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Charmaine Holland |
Volunteer MBC |
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Continuum of Care Award |
Abbasi Family |
Four Colours Drum Circle |
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority |
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Youth LEaD by Example Award |
Perera Family |
Community Climate Council |
Volunteer MBC |
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Business Vitality Award – Brampton |
Arno Ilic |
Rotary Club of Brampton |
Regeneration Outreach Community |
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Business Vitality Award – Caledon |
Mayor Allan Thompson |
TPC at Osprey Valley |
Caledon Community Services |
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Mars Wrigley Bolton |
SHIP Peace Ranch Program |
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Business Vitality Award – Mississauga |
Oassis Benefit Plans |
NLI International |
Habitat for Humanity Canada |
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Avsar Restaurant |
City of Mississauga – Library |
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Leader in Volunteer Engagement Award |
BTI Brand Innovations |
Dagma Koyi |
R.E.S.T. Centres |
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Angela Tenthorey |
Regeneration Outreach Community |
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Bonnie Yagar Award |
Pallett Valo LLP |
Anne Smith |
Embrave Agency to End Violence |
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Susan Vint |
Caledon Parent-Child Centre |
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John Huether Award for Volunteering Excellence |
The Co-Operators |
Mark Mateja |
Bereaved Families of Ontario, Halton-Peel |
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Lynn Dobson |
Bethell Hospice |
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Eric Hall |
Regeneration Outreach Community |
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Carine Strong |
Caledon Parent-Child Centre |
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Simran Sharma |
Heart Comonos |
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Nelly Gong |
United Way Greater Toronto |
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Lois Rice Lifetime |
Lois Rice |
Don Smith |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel |
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Faye MacLachlan |
Regeneration Outreach Community |
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Dick Winter |
Habitat for Humanity Canada |
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Hazel McCallion Power of Giving Award |
Brampton Brick |
Jake Dheer |
Volunteer MBC (special selection) |
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About
Volunteer MBC, your local volunteer centre, fuels purposeful connections between thousands of Peel residents and hundreds of community service organizations to respond to our community’s most pressing social issues. Visit www.volunteermbc.org for more info or contact event lead Rucsandra Saulean at media@volunteermbc.org or 647.203.5158. Visit voscars.volunteermbc.org to get your FREE V-Oscars ticket.
