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Alberta's Lieutenant Governor, Salma Lakhani, is seen here presenting the 2022 Stars of Alberta Awards in Calgary on March 31, 2023. (Image Credit: Government of Alberta)
By Josh Hall
celebrating volunteers

Stars of Alberta award nominations now open

Apr 22, 2026 | 10:38 AM

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.

The opening of nominations comes as National Volunteer Week runs April 19-25.

The awards are intended to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of individuals whose time, energy and commitment to service is strengthening communities and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Nominations are open until June 30.

Two awards will be presented to nominees from each of the following age categories:

  • Youth (up to 24 years of age)
  • Adult (25 to 64 years old)
  • Senior (65 years and older)

The Breaking Barriers category honours volunteers who are working to build diverse and welcoming communities. Three awards are presented in this category to individuals who:

  • fight racism
  • advocate for LGBTQ+ communities
  • challenge gender discrimination

The province notes that across Alberta, volunteers support more than 28,000 non-profit organizations, many of which rely entirely on volunteer efforts. In 2023 alone, Albertans contributed more than 145 million volunteer hours, representing almost $4 billion in value to the province’s economy.

You can nominate someone here.

by Josh Hall