Diabetes Canada is proud to celebrate the exceptional dedication of our volunteers and community partners with a virtual awards ceremony.
“Diabetes Canada could quite literally not do our work without our vibrant community of talented, passionate, and dedicated volunteers. In 2024 alone, more than 450 volunteers filled over 800 different roles across Diabetes Canada. Their contributions are the heart of our mission, and we are proud to celebrate and honour them.”
— Laura Syron, President and CEO, Diabetes Canada
Volunteers at Diabetes Canada play a vital role in supporting people affected by diabetes, advocating on their behalf, and advancing innovative research. Every day, thousands of individuals across the country devote their time and energy to our shared vision of a world free of the effects of diabetes.
The recipients of the 2025 National Volunteer Awards are:
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Jessica Share: National Young Volunteer of the Year Award - celebrates the contributions of youth up to age 29, in advancing Diabetes Canada’s mission and goals.
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Dr. Baiju Shah: The Charles H. Best Award - recognizes a health-care professional who has made a significant difference across Canada towards improving the quality of life of individuals living with diabetes.
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Jeremy Storring: National Advocacy Leadership Award - recognizes a Diabetes Canada healthcare professional member, a grassroots advocacy volunteer or group who has demonstrated exemplary leadership, commitment and dedication in advancing public policy in the interests of people living with diabetes and by the advocacy strategy of Diabetes Canada.
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Dr. David J.T. Campbell: The Innovation Award - recognizes individuals who have found innovative, creative and efficient solutions to further Diabetes Canada’s mission and make a difference in the lives of the people living with diabetes.
National Volunteers of the Year Award
Honours volunteers, either individuals or groups, who have gone above and beyond in supporting the work of Diabetes Canada.
Awarded to:
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Ciara Stevens
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Sikh Motorcycle Club
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Maya Bennett
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Jan Glozier
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Finn Oxner
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Asra Nadeem
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Sandra Venneri
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Tashayla Gouthro
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Michael McMullen
Congratulations to the 2025 Volunteer Award winners and special thanks to all Diabetes Canada’s volunteers who contribute their time, passion and energy.
Learn more about volunteering with Diabetes Canada or email volunteer@diabetes.ca