2020 Legacy Awards Nomination Form
Thank you for choosing to nominate someone for a Volunteer Toronto Legacy Award!

The deadline to complete this form has been extended to Friday, February 14th. You may save and resume later by clicking on the button at the bottom of the form.

For the nomination guidelines, please visit: www.volunteertoronto.ca/page/legacyawards

If you have any questions, please contact Olivia Sonnenberg by phone at 416-961-6888 ext 224 or via email at sonnenberg@volunteertoronto.ca.

  • Nominator's Contact Information

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  • E.g. Friend, Volunteer Manager, Fellow Volunteer, etc.

    We cannot accept self-nominations or nominations from people related to, or cohabiting with, the nominee.

  • Reference's Contact Information

    In order for us to verify the information you have provided, we'll need the details of a person who is unrelated to the nominee and is willing to act as a reference. The reference should be a different person than the nominator.

    The reference should have credible knowledge of the nominee's background and accomplishments.

    References will only be contacted if the nominee has been shortlisted.
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  • E.g. Friend, Volunteer Manager, Fellow Volunteer, etc.

    We cannot accept references who are related to, or cohabiting with, the nominee.

  • Nominee's Details

  • The nominee should live within the City of Toronto and have a postal code beginning with "M".

    The City of Toronto includes North York, Scarborough, and Etobicoke.

    Unfortunately, we are not able to accept nominations for volunteers who live in neighbouring cities such as Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill or Pickering, even if they volunteer in Toronto.
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  • The nominee's address will be provided to any Councillor, MP, or MPP who wishes to mail them a certificate of recognition.
  • If you aren't sure, please input their approximate age.
  • If you aren't sure, please input an approximate number.
  • If you aren't sure, please input an approximate number.

  • Nominee's Contribution to the Community

    Before you complete this section, take a look at our blog post on how to craft a compelling nomination: www.volunteertoronto.ca/blogpost/1296563/265432/Five-Tips-For-Nominating-A-Volunteer-For-A-Legacy-Award
  • Please describe:
    - The type of volunteer work they do
    - The names of the organizations/causes they have helped
    - How long they have been actively involved in the community
    - Any other relevant information about their contribution
  • Please describe:
    - How individuals or the community as a whole have benefited from the nominee's volunteering
    - The positive changes that took place as a result of their volunteering
  • We're looking for exceptional volunteers, so be sure to clearly explain what is unique and unusual about the volunteer.

    What is it about the nominee's volunteer work that sets them apart from others doing similar volunteering?
  • Please give the framing of this sentence great thought, as it will be utilized in our efforts to publicly recognize all nominees.
  • Please note that this question is meant as a guide. The shortlist selection committee may choose to place your nominee in an alternative category. For a description of the categories, please visit: www.volunteertoronto.ca/page/legacyawards

  • Supporting Information (Optional)

    If you wish, you may submit other supporting information you'd like the judges to review. This could include:
    - A photo of the nominee in action
    - Statements of support from colleagues, other volunteers or community members
    - Press coverage of the nominee's volunteering

    You may submit a maximum of three files of supporting information.