George Sheen supporting The Foundation Fighting Blindness and Thornhill Seniors Camera Club
Manha and Laiba Yusuf supporting Mental Health, 360 Kids, Yellow Brick House, Inn From the Cold, Ontario Humane Society, Rose of Sharon
Shanta Sunderson leading and supporting community based initiatives helping thousands during Covid-19 through We-Care York Region
Tauseef Raza Syed supporting Volunteer Markham
Leeya Wilson supporting the Toronto Wildlife Centre (Wildlife Care Volunteer)
Jennifer Law supporting the Toronto Wildlife Centre
Rehana Doobay supporting the Yellow Brick House
Anne Nicholson supporting Markham Inter-Church Committee For Affordable Housing (MICAH)
Emily Strike supporting SickKids Hospital, Centre For Dreams, Em’s Entourage, Community Basketball
David Smith supporting Markham Inter-Church Committee For Affordable Housing (MICAH)
Ilon Bergshoeff supporting Markham Inter-Church Committee For Affordable Housing (MICAH)
Suku Navaratnam supporting Markham Inter-Church Committee For Affordable Housing (MICAH)
Iain Marshall supporting Markham Inter-Church Committee For Affordable Housing (MICAH)
Paul Scotland supporting Markham Inter-Church Committee For Affordable Housing (MICAH)
Sydney Yang supporting 10,000 Trees for the Rouge
Robert Roszell supporting 10,000 Trees for the Rouge
Kenneth Lee supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters York
Joseph Ventura supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters York
Evan Colarossi supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters York
Francesco Giardulli supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters York
Pat Little supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters York
Linda Caruso supporting Yellow Brick House
Lakysha Moonemalle supporting the “Change the World Markham” Youth Leadership Team at Volunteer Markham (CTW Markham)
Yvonne Hoogeveen supporting Markham Inter-Church Committee For Affordable Housing (MICAH)
Carolyn Stephenson supporting Markham Inter-Church Committee For Affordable Housing (MICAH)
Candice Miller supporting WSMHA (Whitchurch Stouffville Minor Hockey Association)
Barbara Ribble supporting Markham Inter-Church Committee For Affordable Housing (MICAH)
Louise Greco Conforti supporting Markham Inter-Church Committee For Affordable Housing (MICAH)
Lily Ing supporting Markham/Unionville Terry Fox Run, 351 Silver Star Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, Markham Regional Ringette Association
Ehsha Vig supporting Markham Ringette Association -Bear Cubs
Jocelyn Inward supporting Markham Ringette Association -Bear Cubs
Olivia Fasan supporting The Food Bank of York Region, Vaughan Cortellucci Hospital and York Region Learning Disability Association
Ruth Showman supporting Mackenzie Health
Aida Meras supporting The Food Bank of York Region
Loretta Pisano supporting The Food Bank of York Region
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Name | Award Category | Volunteering Experience |
Emily Strike | Youth + Students Social Service | SickKids Hospital Ambassador, CF Dream Team Member, Community Basketball (previous) |
Lakysha Moonemalle | Youth + Students Social Service | Youth Programs Team (Volunteer Markham) |
Manha Yusuf | Youth + Students Social Service | Mental health, 360 kids, yellow brick house, in from the cold, Ontario humane society, Rose of Sharon |
Tauseef Raaz | Newcomer Community | Volunteer Markham |
George Sheen | Patron Community | Fighting Blindness Canada; Thornhill Seniors Camera Club |
Stephanie Pollard | Community | WSMHA (Whitchurch Stouffville Minor Hockey Association) |
Rehana Doobay | Social Service | Yellow Brick House |
Kenneth Li | Social Service | Big Brothers Big Sisters of York |
Sue Drummond | Community | WSMHA (Whitchurch Stouffville Minor Hockey Association) |
Lily Ing | Community | Markham/Unionville Terry Fox Run, 351 Silver Star Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, Markham Regional Ringette |
Shanta Sunderason | Social Service | In addition to running a youth social group, Shaunta started a community volunteer group of over 200 members for distributing PPE items and essential goods to people and kids in need. When vaccinations were available, Shanta quickly founded PinkCars.ca to ensure all seniors received their vaccinations. |
Team Award: MICAH (Markham Inter-Church Committee for Affordable Housing) | ||
Stephanie Pollard supporting WSMHA (Whitchurch Stouffville Minor Hockey Association)
Stephanie Lee supporting Markham Ringette Association – Bear Cubs
Emma Cai supporting Markham Ringette Association- Bear Cubs
Stephanie Zahn supporting Markham Ringette Association – Bear Cubs
Bethan Thomas supporting Markham Ringette Association – Bear Cubs
Victoria Zhou supporting Volunteer Markham
Briana Zhong supporting Junior Markham Youth Council (JMYC) at the Cornell Community Centre; Gifts That Smile ; 360°kids Youth Ambassador Leader; Go Wild Nature Kits with World Wildlife Fund Canada
Abirah Rajeswaran supporting Change the World Markham and Volunteer Markham
At Volunteer Markham, we know that VOLUNTEERS are a precious resource in our community. By generously giving their time and talent they strengthen our social fabric, improve our health and wellness, and protect our environment. Their contributions make life richer and better for all, and make our community a better place.
Volunteer Markham is launching a recognition program to acknowledge outstanding volunteers in three categories:
Social Services Support, Community Spirit, Global Spirit
Nominees must be received by the 17th of each for that month’s review. All nominees will be considered for the quarterly CHAMPIONS AWARD. Every nominee will receive recognition from Volunteer Markham.
Watch here how the passion of volunteering has made a difference at MICAH (Markham Inter-Church Committee for Affordable Housing).
To nominate an outstanding volunteer follow this link
Volunteer Markham has been providing services for over 40 years largely through the efforts of volunteers. The Stanley Cup Award was created over 20 years ago as a legacy and recognition to the impact that one volunteer can and did make. The Stanley Cup Award is presented annually, during Volunteer Appreciation Week, to a Volunteer Markham distinguished volunteer who continues on giving and serving as an inspiration to us all.
Seen here is Volunteer Markham’s own team of Champions celebrating the VM Stanley Cup Award with City of Markham Mayor, Councillors and staff.