2025 Giving Hearts Awards Nominees
We are excited to announce this years Giving Hearts Awards nominees! Join us on Friday, November 14 to celebrate the recipients along with all of the nominees.
Spirit of Generosity Award sponsored by Global Philanthropic
- The Cowell Family nominated by Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation, Richmond Hospital Foundation and Peace Arch Hospital Foundation
- Elaine Godwin and the Godwin Family nominated by Surrey Hospitals Foundation
- The Gozda Family nominated by Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon
- Nezhat Khosrowshahi nominated by SHARE Family & Community Services Society
- Shanaz Lalji nominated by BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and BC Women’s Health Foundation
- Jack and Adam Lundin nominated by Canadian Cancer Society
- Bruce Munro Wright nominated by Better Not Bitter Society
Outstanding Corporation Award
- Amica Senior Lifestyles nominated by Alzheimer Society of B.C.
- Applewood Auto Group nominated by Regional Animal Protection Society (RAPS)
- Axiom Builders nominated by Union Gospel Mission
- Capital Direct I Income Trust nominated by VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, Make A Wish Canada BC & Yukon Chapter and Cause We Care Foundation
- Kirmac Cares for Kids nominated by Surrey Hospitals Foundation and Boys Club Network
- Rethink Communications nominated by YWCA Metro Vancouver
- Save-On-Foods nominated by BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and Ronald McDonald House BC
- TRAPA Forest Products nominated by Covenant House Vancouver
- The Old Spaghetti Factory nominated by Family Services of the North Shore
Outstanding IDEA Inspiration Award sponsored by The Discovery Group
- Simon Fraser University
- YWCA Metro Vancouver
Outstanding Legacy Philanthropist Award sponsored by Canadian Association of Gift Planners Greater Vancouver Chapter
- Richard Bell nominated by The Arts Club Theatre Company
- Sandra (Sandie) Braid nominated by Alzheimer Society of B.C.
- The Honourable Judge Patricia Janzen and Gavin Hume, K.C. nominated by YMCA BC Foundation
- Gloria & Hugh Sutcliffe nominated by Seva Canada Society
Outstanding Small Business Award
- Atwal’s Insurance and Financial Centre Inc. nominated by Surrey Hospitals Foundation
- BP Media Inc. nominated by VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation and BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
- Harbour West Consulting (HWC) nominated by Vantage Point and Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
- Wheaton Precious Metals nominated by Make-A-Wish Canada
Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award sponsored by PearTree Canada
- Tannis Foulds-Yablonski nominated by Heart and Stroke Foundation
- Pao Yao Koo nominated by VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
- Kitty Leung nominated by Family Services of Greater Vancouver and Growing Chefs Society
- Tom and Debra Mauro nominated by Make-A-Wish Canada
Outstanding Youth Philanthropist Award sponsored by University of the Fraser Valley
- Tyrus Nguyen nominated by CTS Youth Society
- Jonathan Jonas Weng nominated by Music Bridge Foundation Canada and UCESCO
- Dane Sung nominated by BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
- Youth Musician & Artist Association nominated by Make-A-Wish Canada