Let’s celebrate changemakers! Nominations are now open for the 2025 DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact!
Do you know a changemaker making a social impact? The nominations phase of the 2025 DIVERSEcity Awards of Impact is now open! Nominate someone today!
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. Deadline for nominations is Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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.