The non-profit sector were celebrated for their work during a Day of Recognition event today.
Hosted by the province, united way, the Bhayana Family Foundation and the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia, a virtual event was held to honour the sector.
Twenty nonprofit organizations and professionals were awarded with the Bhayana Family Foundation Invisible Champions Award.
Leo Glavine, minister responsible for the sector, said those non-profit organizations are vital to helping the individuals, families and communities they work with prosper, especially as of late.
“You have demonstrated innovative thinking and new ways of working, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.
This is the fourth year for the awards, which were expanded province wide this year. The Tri-County Women’s Centre, which operates in Shelburne, Yarmouth and Digby were one of the recipients of the award.
Premier Stephen McNeil said non-profit organizations have always been essential in improving the quality of life for those in need in Nova Scotia.
“This is also a time where we are more aware of our history with our African nova Scotian and Indigenous communities,” he said.
“The not-for-profit sector is a leader in addressing these challenging times and systemic inequalities.”
A copy of the live event can be found here, and a list of awarded organizations and professionals can be found below.
Recipients of the Bhayana Family Foundation Invisible Champions Award:
- Felicia Nadine Brown-Colley – East Preston Day Care/FRC (awarded posthumously) – East Preston, Nova Scotia
- Dr. Heather Rudderham – Eskasoni Mental Health Services – Eskasoni, Nova Scotia
- Lisa Deyoung – Viola’s Place Society – Pictou County, Nova Scotia
- Myrene Keating-Owen – LEA Place Women’s Resource Centre – Eastern Shore & Musquodoboit Valley, Nova Scotia
- Nancy Thurston – Maggie’s Place Family Resource Centre – Colchester & Cumberland County, Nova Scotia
- Patricia Neves – NS Association for Community Living – Nova Scotia
- Saida Gazie – Veith House – North End Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Colleen MacIsaac – The Bus Stop Theatre Co-op – Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
- Gina Jones-Wilson – Upper Hammonds Plains Community Development Association – Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia
- Kalkidan Gebre – Women’s Wellness Within – Nova Scotia
- Michelle Malette – Adsum for Women and Children – Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
- Tova Sherman – reachAbility – Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
- Wanda Hill – YWCA Halifax – Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
Winning organizations:
- Autism Nova Scotia – Nova Scotia
- Dartmouth Seniors Service Centre – Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- East Preston Empowerment Academy – East Preston, Nova Scotia
- Public Good Society of Dartmouth – Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- Game Changers 902 – Nova Scotia
- Tri-County Women’s Centre – Digby, Yarmouth & Shelburne, Nova Scotia
- Halifax Refugee Clinic Association – Nova Scotia
