The Toronto Community Champion Award recognizes and acknowledges the extraordinary contributions that community organizations make to support the health and solidarity of the residents of Toronto, particularly those from Black, Indigenous, and other equity-deserving communities. Stories of community resilience, inclusiveness and service are worthy of recognition, they honour the collective commitment and unwavering determination of our communities to support each other through challenging times.

Browse past winners and watch the stories behind how they impacted their communities.

Watch videos honouring 2023’s award winners. There are six videos, one summarizing the awards and one for each neighbourhood listed below. Click the 1/6 playlist selection button to browse through the videos.

Etobicoke

  • Amadeusz
  • Caribbean African Canadian Social Services
  • Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women
  • Jane Alliance Neighbourhood Services
  • MABELLEarts
  • Rexdale Community Hub
  • Youth Without Shelter

North York

  • The Neighbourhood Organization
  • Thorncliffe Park Autism Support Network
  • Toronto Black Farmers and Growers Collective

Scarborough

  • Afghan Network for Social Services
  • Feed Scarborough – Scarborough Security Food Initiative
  • Organization of Canadian Tamils with Disabilities
  • Settlement Assistance and Family Support Services

Downtown Area

  • The Bike Brigade
  • FCJ Refugee Centre
  • Fort York Food Bank
  • Reset
  • Stone Soup Network

City-Wide

  • 2 Spirited People of the 1st Nations
  • Good Neighbour Project
  • The Neighbourhood Group Community Services
  • Silent Voice Canada
  • Toronto and York Region Métis Council
  • WoodGreen