Awards - DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society

DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact

Celebrating changemakers making a social impact!

Through our annual DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact, DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society recognizes and celebrates inspiring changemakers — individuals, community groups and organizations — who are making a social impact in the community.

There are eight award categories that cover diverse areas of impact. After an open nomination process, winners are selected by a DIVERSEcity selection committee, notified and invited to attend our DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact presentation after our Annual General Meeting.

This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Surrey Arts Centre. Winners will be invited to and announced at the event. The event will also include Annual General Meeting reports by DIVERSEcity’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer and more.

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Awards of Impact Categories

Youth Leadership Award

The Youth Leadership Award is awarded to a rising star (19–30) who has overcome social or personal challenges to transition successfully into a career, showcasing leadership and courage in their journey, while inspiring others to do the same. This award is presented in connection with DIVERSEcity’s Youth Employment programs.

Food Justice Advocate Award

The Food Justice Advocate Award is awarded to an individual who has worked in supporting poverty alleviation or food security issues in the community as a volunteer, student, professional or grassroots organization. This award is presented in connection with DIVERSEcity’s Food Security programs.

Strengthening Safety Award

The Strengthening Safety Award is awarded to an individual who has overcome multiple barriers, violence or trauma, and inspired others through their journey or contributions to creating safe spaces for others. This award is presented in connection with our Gender-Based Violence Services, and Refugee and LGBTQ+ newcomer programs.

Inspiring Seniors Award

The Inspiring Seniors Award is awarded to an inspiring older adult (55+) who is empowering other seniors to live happier, healthier and more independent lives, either through volunteering, community building, working, sharing their culture or talent, or caregiving. This award is presented in connection with our Seniors Services.

Community Changemaker Award

The Community Changemaker Award is awarded to an established leader who has gone above and beyond to create positive change in the community to improve the lives of others, in particular those who are underserved.

Gender Equity Award

The Gender Equity Award recognizes an established leader, community group or organization who has done work to uplift women or women’s issues for gender equality.

Reconciliation in Action Award

The Reconciliation in Action Award recognizes an established leader, community group or organization who is advancing the principles of truth and reconciliation.

Diverse Abilities Award

The Diverse Abilities Award recognizes a newcomer with diverse abilities who inspires or advocates for others.