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Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards

Nominate a youth, adult or senior volunteer who has contributed to the well-being of their community.

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Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards

Nomination period

Nominations for the 2025 awards are now closed.

Overview

The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards recognize extraordinary Albertans whose formal volunteer efforts have truly made a difference in their community, or a volunteer who is breaking barriers to create communities that are diverse and inclusive.

Formal volunteerism includes providing support without pay to:

  • charitable or non-profit organizations
  • causes
  • community development activities

Awards

Up to 9 awards are given annually during a provincial ceremony hosted on or around International Volunteer Day (December 5).

All award recipients receive:

  • an engraved award
  • a framed certificate on behalf of the Government of Alberta
  • a detailed profile on the Stars of Alberta Awards recipients webpage for one year
  • acknowledgment through the Government of Alberta’s social media platforms

Categories

The Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards offers multiple categories to represent the diverse volunteerism landscape in Alberta’s communities.

Youth, adult and senior categories

Up to 2 awards may be given in each of these categories:

  • youth (up to 24 years old)
  • adult (25 to 64 years old)
  • senior (65 years old and over)

Breaking barriers category

The breaking barriers category recognizes exceptional volunteers who are working to create communities that are diverse and inclusive. One award may be given in each of these subcategories.

  • Addressing racism – address racism or reduce barriers for racialized communities or increase and promote intercultural understanding and trust between communities.
  • Advocating for 2SLGBTQQIA+ inclusion – promote 2SLGBTQQIA+ inclusion or address barriers for 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
  • Fighting gender discrimination – reduce barriers for women, girls and gender-diverse people.

Eligibility

Nomination packages are accepted for individuals who are residents of Alberta at the time of their nomination.

Acceptable nomination packages include:

  • completed nomination form (online)
  • signed consent form
  • 1-2 letters of reference

Posters

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Previous award recipients

Read about previous years' award recipients.

Contact

Connect with the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards program:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Email: [email protected]

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