The City of Toronto, in partnership with United Way Greater Toronto, is proud to announce 25 recipients of the 2026 Toronto Community Champion Award. Recipients were recognized today by Mayor Olivia Chow during a presentation at Toronto City Council and will be honoured at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 12 at the Toronto Reference Library.
Now in its fourth year, the Toronto Community Champion Award celebrates the extraordinary contributions of local organizations that support the health, well-being and resilience of Toronto residents. Each recipient will receive a cash award to support their ongoing work, and will be featured in a highlight video and celebrated on the City’s social media channels.
This year’s recipients have demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing equity, inclusion and social connectedness, with a focus on supporting equity-deserving communities across the city.
The full list of award recipients is as follows:
The City acknowledges the United Way Greater Toronto and Enbridge Gas for their support of the Toronto Community Champion program. More information is available on the City’s Toronto Community Champion Award webpage.
“Toronto’s strength comes from the people and organizations who show up for their communities every day. This award recognizes the incredible work happening across our city to build connection, advance equity and support those who need it most. Congratulations to this year’s recipients and thank you for helping build a safe, affordable and caring city that is Toronto.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
“When we work together, we build stronger and more connected communities. Across the city, people are stepping up to support one another and drive change where it’s needed most. This year’s Toronto Community Champions demonstrate what the impact of collective action looks like. We are proud to celebrate these individuals and organizations whose leadership, compassion, and commitment continue to strengthen our neighbourhoods, creating a city we’re all invested in and proud to call home.”
– Heather McDonald, CEO and President, United Way Greater Toronto
Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As an Official Host City for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture and innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit the City's website or follow us on X, Instagram or Facebook.