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The Kidney Foundation’s Ontario Branch launched a new recognition program this year to formally celebrate individuals of all ages including volunteers, healthcare professionals, groups, organizations and employees across the province who have made significant and unique contributions that make us a stronger, more vibrant and effective organization. 

Our recognition committee called for nominations with a goal of recognizing those whose contributions demonstrated impact, leadership, innovation and creativity, inclusivity and collaboration. While long service is commendable, the Ontario Impact Awards are not dependent on duration of service but instead on the extent of the nominee’s contributions to the kidney community.

Award recipients were recognized during a special virtual ceremony held during National Volunteer Week on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Congratulations to our award recipients whose efforts have made a change for the better and positively impacted our kidney community Mark and Lisa Lambert Mike Fleurie Emily Campbell Monika Dylewski Peter Yuen Radiothon Committee and Volunteers

The Renal Social Workers at Trillium Health Partners: Gloria Mullin, Mary Mariano, Bobby Kaur, Kylie Katz and Anitaa Gregory

Peer Support Facilitators: Lisa Huhn, Joseph Gallagher, Maureen Rush,

Rosemary Lejeune, Carol Sallasvaara, Betty Seminowicz, Lori Vanwyk, Andrew Vanwyk, Bonnie Lilien, David Lilien, Ranjeev Sethi, Jatin Sudhir, Dan Slater, Nadia Khaiati, June Jones, Mauro Burri, Francine Girard-Griffith, Larry Griffith, Francois-Rene Dussault, Joel Robinet, and the late Karen McNamara Sadia Baig Julia Beljo 

Ontario Impact Awards Recognize Unique Contributions to the Kidney Community