Share the light awards was developed to recognize the important roles played by community leaders, staff and volunteers of non-profit organizations in improving the lives of newcomers and community at large, as well as the exemplary clients who have contributed to the betterment of the community, despites their limited resources. On Friday October 26, 2018 Northwood Neighbourhood Services held its seventh edition of Share the Light Awards gala at Rizzo Banquet Hall from 6pm to 1am. Our board and staff welcomed over 400 delighted Guests. The evening featured a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by an elegant dinner and inspirational awards ceremony and cultural dance.
SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD
Service Excellence Award, created to distinguish front line Workers who go above and beyond call of duty in delivering services to the community. This award went to Ilham, Amina, and Nafisa from Somali Immigrant Aid Organization. These three young women have been diligently and quietly serving Somali refugees and immigrants with their settlement and integration process.
CLIENT SUCCESS AWARD
Client Success Award, made to recognize those clients who, as a result of agency programs, achieve, maintain and enhance a state of physical, mental and social well-being. The award went to Avery Brooks of Multicultural Senior Program, Northwood Neighbourhood Services to highlight his betterment as a result of agency programs that help him achieve, maintain and enhance a state of physical, mental and social well-being.
VOLUNTEER EXCELLENCE AWARD
Volunteer Excellence Award, established to recognize those dedicated volunteers who give generously their time to support
their respective agency’s mission and vision. This award went to two winners Barbara Dalten-Kelley of Lumacare and Maureen Coard-Harris of Agincourt Community Services to recognize their longstanding dedication as volunteers to support generously their respective agency’s mission and vision
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
Community Impact Award, produced to recognize an individual or an entire organization reaching above and beyond the call of duty to positively impact the community. This award went to 2 people; Janet Fitzsimmons from the Center of Connected Communities as one of the City’s foremost advocates for grassroots, community-based leadership and advocacy; and Nura Aman from Eritrean Parents Liaison Council, founder and front runner of Eritrean Parents Liaison Council (EPLC) in Toronto.
LEADERSHIP AWARD
This Award is developed to recognize Executive Directors and Board of Directors who work tirelessly to lead their organizations with vision and passion. The winner was Mario Guilombo from Canadian Human Rights International for his dedication and commitment to assisting people in need and victim of human rights violations
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