WINNERS

INTERNATIONAL PEACE AWARDS

Winners IPA 2020

Best work for the Black community (Against Racism)

Winner – CEE Centre For Young Black Professionals

The CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals is a charity dedicated to addressing economic and social barriers affecting black youth ages 14 and over. Their activities are focused on youth workforce development, education, and advocacy to influence systems and policy. Their programming currently includes training in 5 labour market gaps: Tech, Trades, Film, Social Services, and Hospitality to support the strengthening of the social service sector in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).
Award Giver – Laurie Nikkel CEO Second Harvest and Work for Black Community

Best Non-Profit Innovation

Winner – Malton Neighbourhood Services

Malton Neighbourhood Services (MNS) is a non-profit, charitable organization that has provided settlement and community support services since 1975. They are dedicated to supporting the creation of connected, safe, and strong communities by offering and engaging in activities that recognize and respect the diversity of the neighbourhoods it serves. Malton Neighbourhood Services is committed to the development and promotion of opportunities for those it serves through the sharing of information and resources; training and education; formation of partnerships; and participating in initiatives that support and empower communities to work collectively on issues to improve the quality of life.

Award Giver – York University Representative

Philanthropist Business

Winner – Windsor Essex Community Foundation

The WindsorEssex Community Foundation is building a better Windsor-Essex by attracting and managing legacy funds, making grants to support community programs and bringing partners together. Founded in 1983 by visionary, community-minded leaders, the Foundation is a registered charity that serves to meet a wide variety of needs in Windsor-Essex
Award Giver – Burlington Foundation and Compassion Society for Halton

Best Frontline Worker

Winner – Good Neighbour Project

Award Giver – Dr. Harjot Grewal & Dr. Mohi

Best Volunteer Work

Winner – Evolution Evolution

Evolution Evolution’s goal is to bring forth new desired outcomes that align either professionally or personally. Their services include working with individuals to evolve in career evolution, effective leadership evolution, personal evolution, business development & networking evolution, physician evolution, leader & immigrant evolution.

Award Giver – Metro Toronto Movement Literacy and Lighthouse Mission

Best Media Support

Winner – Toronto Star

The Good Neighbour Project is a volunteer delivery network dedicated to providing on-the-ground support to assist vulnerable people and health care workers with the groceries, essential supplies and medication they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Founded in 1892, the Toronto Star has long been Canada’s largest daily newspaper. Now a multi-platform news organization, the Star publishes a newspaper seven days a week in the Greater Toronto Area and publishes ongoing news and information to a global audience on thestar.com on web and mobile applications.

Award Giver – Greater Vancouver Food Bank and Manisha Dalaya GIDSS Board Chair will present the award

Science and Research

Winner – York University

York University is a leading international teaching and research university and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, they are preparing students for their long-term career and personal success.

Award Giver – Steve Matthew Executive Director ADRA CANADA

Best Work for Youth

Winner – Central Toronto Youth Services

Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) is a community-based, accredited Children’s Mental Health Centre that serves many of Toronto’s most vulnerable youth. They believe in building the strength and resiliency of young people in ways that are engaging, respectful and empowering.

Award Giver – Federation of Black Canadians