PAVRO is proud to present two awards to volunteer engagement professionals who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in our field. 

The Alison Caird Young Leader Award was created to recognize and encourage excellence in the up and coming generation of leaders within the Volunteer Engagement profession. It acknowledges a professional, aged 35 years and younger (age 35 within calendar year award is presented) who is working directly in the profession and has demonstrated leadership and excellence in Volunteer Engagement either within their organization and/or accomplishments within the professional body.

The successful recipient will receive a $100 credit towards PAVRO activities or events (conference, workshop or membership) and a personal letter will be sent to the recipient’s supervisor to inform them of the award. Complete this form and send, along with a copy of the nominee’s resume.

*Note - The winner of each year's Award will serve on the Awards Selection Committee for the following year.

Nominate someone for The Alison Caird Young Leader award here!

The Linda Buchanan Award is given to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the field of volunteer administration. It is named after Linda Buchanan, a visionary of human capacity and a pursuer of community improvement.

Nominations are invited each year from our membership - a colleague who deserves this special recognition, an administrator who has inspired and mentored, someone who has strengthened the volunteer force in their organization or community.

 *Nominees must hold current PAVRO memberships. The winner of each year's Award will serve on the Awards Selection Committee for the following year.

Nominate someone for The Linda Buchanan Award here!

Award nominations will close on March 31, 2026 and will be presented at PAVRO's Annual General Meeting in June.