# Trillium Award | UCC Ontario > The UCC-OPC Trillium Award honours outstanding contributions to the Ukrainian Canadian community in Ontario. Meet past recipients and nominate today. - [Home](https://uccon.ca/) - Trillium Award ## Trillium Award Honouring outstanding volunteer contributions to Ontario's Ukrainian-Canadian community. [How to Nominate](https://uccon.ca/trillium-award/nominate/) [Submit Application](https://trillium-award.uccon.ca/) ![UCC-OPC Trillium Award medal in presentation case](https://static.uccon.ca/images/trillium/medal.webp) ## About the Award Inaugurated in 2022 to mark the 50th anniversary of the UCC Ontario Provincial Council, the Trillium Award is presented **every two years** to youth and adults whose extraordinary volunteer contributions shape the Ukrainian-Canadian community. Frequency Every 2 years (Aug-Sep) Next Award August 2026 Deadline May 31, 2026 Contact [trilliumaward@uccon.ca](mailto:trilliumaward@uccon.ca) ## Our Sponsors Community support for Ukrainian leaders plays a pivotal role in fostering a sense of belonging and integration. In our diverse hromada, we embrace leaders to build a stronger community. We express our sincere gratitude for the invaluable support bestowed upon the UCC OPC Trillium Award, graciously provided by BCU Financial and the BCU Foundation. - [![BCU Financial](https://static.uccon.ca/images/sponsors/bcu-fin.svg) Visit BCU Financial](https://www.bcufinancial.com/) - [![BCU Foundation](https://static.uccon.ca/images/sponsors/bcu-fon.svg) Visit BCU Foundation](https://bcufoundation.com/) ## Award Types Two streams — one for adults, one for youth — each with its own categories and criteria. - ### Adult Award Recognizes adults whose leadership, dedication, and volunteer service have made a lasting, positive impact on the Ukrainian-Canadian community. 1–9 Awardees per cycle 3 Categories Eligibility Must be an adult [View full criteria](https://uccon.ca/trillium-award/nominate/#adult-award) ## How to Nominate Four simple steps to put forward a volunteer whose contributions deserve recognition. [How to Nominate](https://uccon.ca/trillium-award/nominate/) [Submit Application](https://trillium-award.uccon.ca/) - 1 ### Verify Nominee Eligibility Verify that the nominee is an active member of an organization that is in good standing with UCC-OPC and effectively dedicates their time to volunteer efforts throughout the province of Ontario. - 2 ### Compile the Application Package Gather the following documents to create a comprehensive application package: - Completed Nomination Form (online) - A current biography or resume of the nominee - Two letters of support from relevant parties - 3 ### Submit the Nomination Form Once all materials are prepared and approved, submit the Nomination Form and accompanying information through the UCC-OPC website. - 4 ### Acknowledgement of Receipt UCC-OPC will send electronic confirmation of receipt to both the nominating organization and the nominee, ensuring that all parties are informed of the status of the nomination. ## Past Years [![2022 Trillium Award ceremony](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Ftrillium%2F2022%2Fgallery%2Fucc00021bahriy-onyschuk.jpg&w=960&h=540&fit=crop&f=webp) 2022 22 recipients honoured Trillium Recipients Learn more](https://uccon.ca/trillium-award/2022/?tab=gallery)[![2024 Trillium Award ceremony](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Ftrillium%2F2024%2Fgallery%2Fdsc4632.jpg&w=960&h=540&fit=crop&f=webp) 2024 11 recipients honoured Trillium Recipients Learn more](https://uccon.ca/trillium-award/2024/?tab=gallery)[![2026 Trillium Award ceremony](https://uccon.ca/_image?href=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.uccon.ca%2Fimages%2Ftrillium%2F2026%2Fgallery%2Fdsc6687.jpg&w=960&h=540&fit=crop&f=webp) 2026 10 recipients honoured Trillium Recipients Learn more](https://uccon.ca/trillium-award/2026/?tab=gallery) ## Frequently Asked Questions Questions about eligibility, the nomination process, or the Selection Committee? Read the highlights here — for anything else, reach out to the Awards team. [Contact Us](https://uccon.ca/contact/) A member in good standing with the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Ontario Provincial Council. By submitting a completed nomination form to the organization that is a member in good standing with UCC–OPC, with all the required documentation. The UCC – OPC will make a final decision based on recommendations from the Selection Committee. Members of the Committee are appointed by the UCC – OPC Board of Directors and may include former Award recipients and community leaders. The Chair of the Awards Committee is appointed by the UCC – OPC Executive Committee. The Awards Committee will remain in effect until a new Awards Committee is elected or appointed. Recipients will receive a Medal and a lapel pin during the Awards Ceremony. Please fill in the application form and share it with your organization, which is a Member Organization of UCC – OPC for endorsement. The Member Organization is to send the application package to the UCC – OPC. Inquiries regarding the Award can be directed to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Ontario Provincial Council via email at trilliumaward@uccon.ca