March of Dimes Canada Changemaker Awards

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2024 Nominations Now Open!


March of Dimes Canada’s Changemaker Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions made by individuals and organizations who have made a profound impact in the lives of people with disabilities. 

Now in its third year, the Changemaker Awards shine a spotlight on those who champion equity, empower ability, and drive transformative change through innovation, collaboration, action, and advocacy.  

Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open! Deadline for submissions is Friday, August 9, 2024 at 4 p.m. ET.   

Winners will be announced in October and celebrated at March of Dimes Canada’s (MODC) signature gala, the Changemakers Supper Club on October 24, 2024 in Toronto. 

This wonderful evening will be filled with celebration, inspiration, and the chance to network with like-minded individuals who share a passion for creating positive change.  

Read on for details about award categories and criteria, and how to complete your nomination today! 

  

How winners are selected 


Winners of our 2024 Changemaker Awards will be selected by a committee comprising members of MODC’s Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team.  

Each nomination will be reviewed and individually scored by all committee members, and winners confirmed in a meeting to be held the week of September 9, 2024.  

Winners will be officially notified by email and phone the week of September 16, 2024.  


Changemakers Awards Committee 


Wendy Murphy, Chair – MODC board member 
Graham Todd – MODC board member 
Lara Kaufman – Past recipient, Volunteer Changemaker of the Year Award (2023) 
Rabia Khedr – National Director, Disability Without Poverty, past recipient, Community Changemaker of the Year (2023) 
Sian Williams-Andrews – MODC volunteer 
Jason Lye – MODC Vice-President and Executive Director, Community Support Services 
Victoria Pearson – MODC Vice-President, Strategy, Research, and External Affairs 

Want to contact the committee? 

Questions about the nominations process? Need a nomination form in an alternate format? Send an email to awardscommittee@marchofdimes.ca  

Join us as we honour the remarkable achievements of our winners and acknowledge the collective effort to shape a more inclusive future. Together, we can make a difference! 


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