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Noms open for Volunteer Manitoba awards
Do you know any local volunteers worthy of greater recognition?
Nominations are now open for Volunteer Manitoba’s 42nd annual volunteer awards.
“Our communities thrive because of volunteers,” Volunteer Manitoba executive director Ashley Seymour said in a release.
The annual awards highlight excellence in volunteerism in multiple categories, and celebrate individuals, community leaders, groups, and non-profit organizations from across the province.
Visit www.volunteermanitoba.ca/awards for more information, including eligibility criteria. Deadline for nomination submissions is Jan. 30, 2026.
Award recipients will be announced in early March 2026, followed by a celebration at Club Regent Event Centre on April 30, 2026.
History award nominations open
Lt.-Gov. Anita R. Neville is inviting nominations of Manitobans who have provided “prolonged and meritorious service in the preservation and promotion of Manitoba history” for an award, presented in consultation with the Manitoba Historical Society.
The Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Historical Preservation and Promotion are presented to those with experience in such endeavours as writing of historical publications and documents; stewardship of museums and archives; raising of public education, advocacy and awareness; committee or community service; preservation of historic sites/buildings; and art and media.
Nominations from the public are open until Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. From there, the Manitoba Historical Society will recommend up to five peoples to receive awards this year. Two awards will be reserved for emerging historians (mid-30s and younger). Paid professionals in the field of history and heritage will not be considered. The awards will be presented at Government House later in the spring.
Nomination forms and further details of the award program are at www.manitobalg.ca and www.mhs.ca