The time and energy the our volunteers give us is extremely valuable and we recognize the sacrifices that are made to dedicate some of that time to the hospice.
Read more about each award below.
NSH Volunteer Awards
Mathilde Gravelle Bazinet Distinguished Volunteer Award
This award, given annually, recognizes a Nipissing Serenity Hospice Volunteer that best exemplifies our mission, vision and values.
Past Winners
- 2026 - Julie Mondoux
- 2025 - Storme Van Rassel
- 2024 - Lily Boucher
- 2023 - Shelley King
- 2022 - Norma Brousseau
Volunteer Impact Award in Hospice Operations
This award is given annually to a volunteer that has made an impact in the operations of the Hospice, resulting in a peaceful and comfortable environment for our residents.
Past Winners
- 2026 - Ann Bradford
- 2025 - Carrie-Ann Ayers
- 2024 - Debby Bale
- 2023 - Gale Jolie
- 2022 - Laura Piché
Volunteer Impact Award in Direct Resident Support
This award is given annually to a volunteer that has made an impact by providing excellence in direct support, in a consistent and compassionate manner, to our residents and their families.
Past Winners
- 2026 - Dave Radcliffe
- 2025 - Madeleine Mantha
- 2024 - Beth Hewson
- 2023 - Richard Smith
- 2022 - Carol Fleming
Volunteer Impact Award in Fund Development
This award is given annually to a volunteer that has made an impact in fund development for the Hospice. Fundraising is crucial to our existence and to maintain service excellence for our residents and their loved ones.
Past Winners
- 2026 - Tara Butineau
- 2025 - Laurel Myers
- 2024 - Peter Gregory
- 2023 - Giovanna Lavalle-Wales
- 2022 - Sue Russell
Volunteer Impact Award in Governance
This award is given annually to a volunteer on our Board of Directors that has made an exceptional impact in the governance of Nipissing Serenity Hospice.
Past Winners
- 2026 - Collin Bourgeois
- 2025 - Frank Cerilli
- 2024 - Vivian Papaiz
- 2023 - Michel Paulin
Volunteer Impact Award in Advocacy and Outreach
This award is given annually to a volunteer that has made an impact as an advocate for the Hospice and/or providing outreach in our community.
Past Winners
- 2026 - Cathryn McGirr
- 2025 - Gary Davison
- 2024 - Shelley King
- 2022 - Peter Gregory
HPCO June Callwood Outstanding Circle of Volunteers Award
The June Callwood Award was established in 1994 by the Hospice Association of Ontario, now Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO), to acknowledge and thank outstanding hospice volunteers throughout Ontario. The award was named in honour of the late June Callwood, the Award Patron, and long time advocate of hospice, community activist, author and recipient of the Order of Canada. June was the inaugural recipient of of award since then, 855 hospice volunteers have been inducted into the Circle of Outstanding Volunteers. Volunteers are special people – a view strongly held by Ms. Callwood and expressed by her on many occasions, during interviews on TV and radio, remarks at annual conferences, and through her writing. Her book, Twelve Weeks in Spring, captured the spirit of hospice and emphasized the importance of the many and varied contributions of a team of volunteers. In all her years as a journalist, author, broadcaster and humanitarian, June Callwood’s name became synonymous with integrity, talent and passion for social justice. She has touched the lives of generations of Canadians by giving that passion expression through her words and through her work in the service of those in need. Awards are presented annually at HPCO’s conference. 
To nominate a volunteer from Nipissing Serenity Hospice, please contact our Executive Director, Gil Pharand at [email protected].
Past Winners for Nipissing Serenity Hospice
- 2026 - Lily Boucher
- 2025 - Lori Betik
- 2024 - Richard Smith
- 2023 - Norma Brousseau
- 2022 - Mathilde Gravelle Bazinet
Other HPCO Awards
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) honours individuals and organizations that provide or support excellent hospice palliative care in Ontario. Awards and Scholarships are presented annually at HPCO’s conference. Awards are an opportunity for you to nominate a colleague for recognition of their outstanding work.
To see other available rewards, visit https://www.hpco.ca/awards/.