Awards

Volunteer Achievement Awards

Today, there are more ways than ever to get involved and make a meaningful impact on the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) community—through advocacy, education, fundraising, and quality-of-life initiatives.

The Volunteer Achievement Awards celebrate individuals whose contributions embody our core organizational values:  

Nominate a deserving volunteer

Do you know a volunteer who goes above and beyond?

Celebrate their outstanding commitment, creativity, leadership, or impact by submitting a nomination for one of our four Volunteer Achievement Awards. Nominations are reviewed by our volunteer committee, and selected recipients will be announced during National Volunteer Week for their remarkable contributions to the community.

Nominations for the 2026 awards are open from October 31, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

Don’t miss your chance to honour an outstanding volunteer whose impact is long lasting!

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Please choose one of the following awards*:	Courageous – Be Gutsy Award Inclusive – Be Open Award Authentic – Be Intentional Award Collaborative – Do, Together Award
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Past Recipients of the Volunteer Awards

Our volunteer awards, honoring outstanding contributions, now reflect even more ways volunteers make an impact. View past recipients of Crohn's and Colitis Canada's Volunteer Awards.