2020 Festival of Recognition - Engaging Life

February 11, 2020

MODC 2020 Festival of Recognition Awards

MODC 2020 Festival of Recognition Awards

Are you an engaging person? Do you know someone who is?​

Research shows that true engagement, the kind that leads to fulfillment in every area of your life, is guided by your deeper yearning. Just like our volunteers—guided by a deeper yearning to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

Help us honour some of the most engaging people—those who volunteer with March of Dimes Canada. Once again we’re celebrating the contributions and achievements of those people or organizations that make a difference in the lives of thousands of Canadians living with a disability. Be Engaged...Nominate someone.

Award of Merit for Barrier Free Design

Awarded to an owner(s) of a building or facility that has been designed or renovated with special regard to accessibility for persons with a disability.​

Community Partnership Award

Awarded to an organization or community group for outstanding collaboration with March of Dimes Canada in support of persons with disabilities.


The Judge George Ferguson Award

Awarded to a business, organization or individual contributing in an outstanding way to enabling “equality and full participation” for people with disabilities.​


Vocational Rehabilitation Award


Awarded to a business, organization, or agency making an outstanding contribution to the vocational rehabilitation and employment of adults with physical disabilities.​


Reverend Roy Essex Award

Awarded to a long-term volunteer who has demonstrated a high degree of commitment and made an outstanding contribution to the goals of March of Dimes Canada.​

Richard Kall Employee Award of Excellence 

Awarded to any MODC full or part-time employee who demonstrates selflessness, excellence, improves the work environment and enhances customer service.​

Wade Hampton Training Bursary

Awarded to any Canadian with a physical disability requiring financial assistance to pursue a profession or career goal.​

The Right Honourable Paul Martin Sr. Award

Awarded to an individual or group, for long time service to March of Dimes Canada in the area of fundraising, service or policy.​


Rick Hansen Award of Excellence

Awarded to someone who has demonstrated the dedication and commitment exemplified by Rick Hansen, and has achieved international recognition in aiding adults with physical disabilities.​




Nomination Deadline is March 31, 2020

For more information and to download nomination forms go to: www.marchofdimes.ca/GrantsAwards
or contact Ruth Pereira, Executive Assistant to the President & C.E.O., at 1-800-863-3463 ext. 7390 or rpereira@marchofdimes.ca​​