Celebrating Volunteers

Volunteers contribute their time, passion and expertise in their community every day, making a significant impact on the lives of Nova Scotians.

The Province of Nova Scotia appreciates this valuable contribution. Through events such as the Provincial Volunteer Awards, the Youth Nominee Luncheon and International Volunteer Day, the province strives to raise the profile of volunteers and to honour their contributions.

Annual Provincial Volunteer Awards

50th Provincial Volunteer Awards

• The 50th Provincial Volunteer Awards ceremony is on September 18th, 2024 at Rath Eastlink Community Centre, located at 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro. - Please click here to purchase tickets for the event
• 50th Provincial Volunteer Awards (PDF)

2023 Provincial Volunteer Awards

• Ceremony was held 25 September 2023 – Watch the 2023 Provincial Volunteer Awards ceremony (YouTube)
• Provincial Volunteer Awards Program - 2023 (PDF)

2022 Provincial Volunteer Awards

• Ceremony was held 7 November 2022
• Provincial Volunteer Awards Program - 2022 (PDF)

2021 Provincial Volunteer Awards

• Ceremony was held 20 September 2021 –Watch the 2021 Provincial Volunteer Awards ceremony (YouTube)
• Provincial Volunteer Awards Program - 2021 (PDF)

2020 Provincial Volunteer Awards

• Ceremony was held 28 September 2020 –Watch the 2020 Provincial Volunteer Awards ceremony (YouTube)
• Provincial Volunteer Awards Program - 2020 (PDF)

2019 Provincial Volunteer Awards

• Ceremony was held 1 April 2019 –Provincial Volunteer Awards - 2019 Award Recipients (PDF)
• Provincial Volunteer Awards Program - 2019 (PDF)

Volunteer Week Proclamation

Municipalities are welcome to download and use the Volunteer Week proclamation template.

International Volunteer Day

On International Volunteer Day, the Government of Nova Scotia celebrates volunteerism in all its facets and pays special tribute to people's participation in making a difference locally, nationally and globally.