Awards

The Vickie Cammack Trailblazer Award is awarded to a passionate individual who has demonstrated unwavering dedication to changing the landscape for caregivers and/or care providers in Canada.

2025 Recipient: Ron Beleno

The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes an organization making an outstanding contribution raising awareness of the experiences and challenges of caregivers in Canada.

2025 Recipient: MUSIC CARE by Room 217

Caregivers and care providers in Canada need more support from our governments. Advocacy plays a critical role in moving the dial toward a brighter future of care. The Caregiver Advocacy Award recognizes an individual or group that has used their voice to advocate for caregivers in their local or national community.

2025 Recipient: Brenda Lenahan

There are over 1.25 million young caregivers in Canada, providing essential care to parents, siblings and others who need support. Their experiences shape how they interact with the world and their peers, and their needs are often unseen and unmet. The Young Caregiver Advocacy Award goes to an individual or group who have shown exemplary leadership in raising awareness and supporting young caregivers.

2025 Recipient: Rebekah Gold

Care providers are essential partners in care who support care recipients with daily activities and health needs. Despite the important work that they do, care providers in Canada are often unacknowledged for their role. The Care Provider Leadership Award recognizes an individual who has shown remarkable dedication to the sector, in both the care they provide and creativity towards reforming the sector.

2025 Recipient: Claudiane Coutu Arbour

Renamed in memory of Dr. Janet Fast, a pioneering researcher whose work has significantly deepened our understanding of caregiving in Canada and an advisor to CCCE, the Dr. Janet Fast Research Excellence Award recognizes an individual or team whose academic contributions have advanced knowledge of caregiving and/or the care economy. This includes research on the social, economic, health, and policy dimensions of care, as well as its broader implications for individuals, families, communities, and society.

2025 Recipient: Dr. Janice Keefe

Across Canada, there a number of small organizations or grassroots groups supporting the immediate needs of caregivers and care recipients. This award recognizes community efforts that fill vital service gaps to support caregivers in their communities.

2025 Recipients: Maskwacis Parents Place​ and Sawubona Africentric Circle of Support

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Individuals and organizations across Canada are developing innovative ways to help make the lives of caregivers easier. This award recognizes a new program or initiative developed by an individual or team that demonstrates outstanding innovation or creativity resulting in positive impact for caregivers.

2025 Recipient: Essential Care Partner Support Hub, the Ontario Caregiver Organization