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