Nova Scotians are encouraged to nominate an exceptional volunteer – individual, group or organization – in their community for the 2026 Provincial Volunteer Awards. More than 410,000 Nova Scotians volunteer each year, contributing almost 79 million hours.
Nominations are now open in four categories: Newcomer Volunteer Award, for a newcomer who demonstrated extraordinary outreach to and volunteerism in their new community; Youth Volunteer Award, for a volunteer aged 13 to 24; Family Volunteer Award, for a family of two or more people living in the same community; Nova Scotia Strong Award, recognizing resilience during a time of tragedy or struggle.
Provincial nominations close May 29, and a citizens’ selection committee will choose the recipients. Nomination forms and more information may be found at novascotia.ca/NonProfitSector/ProvincialVolunteerAwards
Award winners will be recognized, along with volunteer representatives from communities across Nova Scotia, at the 52nd annual Provincial Volunteer Awards ceremony in Halifax September 28. Each Nova Scotia municipality and Mi’kmaw community selects a representative from their community to receive a Volunteer of the Year Award; people may contact their municipality or Mi’kmaw community for details
