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2025 Giving Hearts Awards 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 *RECIPIENT*

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 *RECIPIENT*
  • 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 *RECIPIENT*
  • 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.
  • Gavin Hume, K.C. nominated by YMCA BC Foundation *RECIPIENT*
  • 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 *RECIPIENT*
  • 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 *RECIPIENT*
  • 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 *RECIPIENT*
  • Youth Musician & Artist Association nominated by Make-A-Wish Canada

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