The Councillor’s Volunteer Appreciation Awards will take place on May 26, and I truly can’t wait to celebrate you – the volunteers who make this community such a wonderful place to live. Now in my second year of hosting this incredible event for our community, I’m reminded more than ever how fortunate we are to be surrounded by people whose generosity and dedication shine every day. We’ll come together for one special evening to honour those whose contributions in 2025 didn’t go unnoticed.

Nominations are now open, and you can request a nomination form by emailing ivana.jurkovic@ottawa.ca. From school council volunteers to baseball league coaches and everyone in between – let’s celebrate those who make our community brighter every single day.