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2026 Volunteer Awards

Most Improved Volunteer

This award recognizes volunteers who have shown exceptional personal and skill growth over the past year. It honours individuals who have embraced feedback, taken on new challenges, and significantly developed their abilities and contributions. One youth (under 18) and one adult (18 and over) will be selected each year.

Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrated Growth – Shows clear improvement in skills, confidence, and volunteer contributions.

  • Willingness to Learn – Actively seeks out opportunities for development and accepts feedback positively.

  • Expanded Contributions – Takes on new roles or responsibilities with success.

  • Positive Transformation – Becomes a stronger, more impactful member of the volunteer team.

  • Minimum 20 hours of volunteering at GPS

Nomination Form

Who are you nominating?
I am submitting a nomination for myself
I am submitting a nomination for another individual
Nominee Information
Nominator Information

This section only needs to be filled out by nominators (if you are nominating someone other than yourself)

Which award(s) are you applying for?
Age Group
Youth (under 18)
Adult (18+)
How many years have you consecutively volunteered at GPS?

(Minimum 20 hours)

Please describe why this nominee deserves to be recognized

Whether it is their impact, reach, initiative, challenges overcome, or how they have inspired others, use the space below to provide an overview of the contributions the nominee has made at Gifted People Services.

Past Recipients

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Nitharsan Kandiah

2025 Most Improved Volunteer (Adult)

In April 2024, Nitharsan was referred to GPS as a volunteer by Councillor Logan. Initially, he was introverted and shy, reluctant to go out, so his father brought him along. He comes twice a week, helping with cleaning, organizing supplies, and actively participates in various activities. After a year and a half of persistence, not only has his work ability improved, but he's also become more outgoing and more willing to proactively communicate and solve problems.

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Rebecca Ye

2025 Most Improved Volunteer (Youth)

Rebecca is a Grade 11 student who has been volunteering at G.P.S. since 2023. Although she was a bit introverted at first, she gradually became cheerful and confident, earning the admiration of both teachers and peers. Because of her outstanding performance during the summer camps, she was selected to work as a summer intern at G.P.S. for two consecutive years. In her spare time, she actively participates in charity activities, leading her classmates to make cookies and hot dogs for fundraising events and helping paint the walls of the center, making her a true role model within the GPS community.

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