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Essence of Humanity Award: Honouring Those Who Inspire the Best in All of Us

There are people in our community who give of themselves selflessly—role models of the human spirit who work tirelessly to overcome adversity and affect positive change on a daily basis. Regardless of accolades or opinions or obstacles or remuneration, they demonstrate the highest human qualities – courage, love, strength, determination, persistence, and more – moving beyond personal circumstances to make life better for others.

Each year the Essence of Humanity Award elevates the stories of these individuals who exemplify the human spirit, beyond the requirements of their formal work lives and demonstrate what it means to be a compassionate citizen.

The Essence of Humanity Award is a collaboration with community partners to honor individuals who overcome personal obstacles and work tirelessly for the betterment of others. Through these partner organizations, individuals are presented for nomination.

Categories

  • Courage
  • Love
  • Strength
  • Determination
  • Encouragement
  • Integrity
  • Inspiration
  • Persistence
  • Support
  • Gratitude
  • Optimism
  • Faith
  • Hope
  • Other qualities: exemplifying an outstanding commitment to uplifting humanity

Eligibility

INDIVIDUALS who have overcome challenges through adversity or obstacles involving economic hardship, physical disabilities, physical and/or mental illness, and;

CAREGIVERS who have exhibited the values we seek to recognize in delivering special care for those individuals described above. These individuals may be a parent, extended family member, coach, teacher, mentor, guidance counselor, neighbor, benefactor, etc. 

Selection Process

Selection of the Award winners will be made by a Steering Committee in the local area, based on the eligibility criteria cited above. Each nomination will be considered on its own merit and in relation to other nominations submitted.

All award recipients are honoured at a partner organization event held at a time of the partner’s choosing.