The 11th Annual Volunteers Are Stars Awards were held December 7, 2011 at the Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport. The event, as always, was a spectacular celebration of Richmond's volunteer spirit. We'd like to congratulate all of the nominees and winners, and thank our amazing sponsors, without whom the event wouldn't be possible.

 

At the close of the evening, Volunteer Richmond Executive Director Elizabeth Specht announced that, going forward, the Star of Richmond Award will be known as the Milan Ilich Award for Leadership, in honour of the late philanthropist and the incredible contribution he made to our community. The award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the non-profit sector. We take great pride in knowing that Milan`s legacy will live on through future recipients of the award.

 

 

2011 Volunteers Are Stars Award Winners

 

Star of Richmond Award

Honours an individual who has demonstrated exeptional leadership in the non-profit sector.

 

Kim Jones

 

Constellation Award - Individual

Honours individual volunteers for their service and contribution to the community.

 

George Agnew

 

Louise Young

 

Constellation Award - Group

Honours volunteer groups for their service and contribution to the community.

 

The Richmond Youth Foundation

 

Hand Up to Hope

 

Shooting Star Award

Honours youth volunteers under 25 years of age.

 

Som Ghosh

 

Teddy Shih

 

Nova Star Award

Honours organizations that have carried out their objectives with creativity and innovation, responding to the needs of the community.

 

Team ALS of BC and Yukon

 

Shining Star Award

Honours businesses for their contribution to strengthen the community either through volunteer time/programs, expertise, or funding to non-profit groups.

 

Innovation Networks

 

 

Since “International Year of the Volunteer” in 2001, the Volunteer Are Stars Awards have been shining a spotlight on the tremendous work of volunteers in our community. Each year we celebrate the individual and group accomplishments of Richmond volunteers, non-profit organizations and caring companies by giving nine awards in five different categories.