The City of Toronto, in partnership with United Way Greater Toronto, is proud to announce 25 recipients of the 2025 Toronto Community Champion Award to be honoured at a ceremony on Thursday, May 15.
In its third year, the Toronto Community Champion Award celebrates the extraordinary contributions of local organizations that continue to support the health, well-being and resilience of Toronto residents.
This year’s recipients have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing equity, inclusion and social connectedness in their communities with a focus on serving equity-deserving groups.
The full list of award recipients is as follows:
Etobicoke and North York
Scarborough
Toronto and Downtown Toronto
City-wide
Each recipient will receive a cash award to support their ongoing work, will be featured in a City highlight video, celebrated on the City’s social media channels and acknowledged during the Toronto Blue Jays’ City Connect game at Rogers Centre on Friday, May 16.
More information is available on the City’s Toronto Community Champion Award webpage.
Media Advisory
Mayor Olivia Chow will be joined by Toronto City Councillors and Heather McDonald, President and CEO, United Way Greater Toronto, to honour the recipients of the 2025 Toronto Community Champion Award.
Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St.
Note: Media is invited to attend the ceremony and is encouraged to RSVP and arrange interviews with recipient organizations in advance by contacting media@toronto.ca.
Quotes:
“Congratulations on this achievement! Community organizations are the heartbeat of our city. They show up for people every day, helping build a stronger, more caring and connected city. I’m honoured to celebrate their contributions and to provide support for their invaluable work.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
“At United Way Greater Toronto, we believe in the power of collective action and volunteerism to build stronger, more connected communities. We are proud to celebrate the staff, volunteers and organizations recognized through the Toronto Community Champion Awards—whose commitment and care are helping to create a more equitable city. Their example is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when people come together with purpose to create change.”
– Heather McDonald, President and CEO, United Way Greater Toronto
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