This special evening is dedicated to celebrating the invaluable contributions of our supporters, volunteers, and community partners who empower BBBSO’s impactful youth mentorship programs.

On May 13th we gathered again to celebrate match milestones and community partners that have made a significant contribution to BBBSO in the last year. Congratulations to all our winners and honourees.

One year milestones

Presented by: Shelby Deane, Mentoring Coordinator

Presented to:
Mentee Cyndi & Mentor Stephanie
Mentee Ellie & Mentor Lindsay
Mentee Mika & Mentor Mason
Mentee Lucas & Mentor Nick
Mentee Gabby & Mentor Sara
Mentee Brenden & Mentor Curtis
Mentee Goodluck & Mentor Kadir

Three year milestones

Presented by: Sara Ridley, Mentoring Coordinator

Presented to:
Mentee Mariam & Mentor Valerie

Five & Seven year milestones

Presented by: Julie Darcis, Mentoring Coordinator

Presented to:
Mentee Mason & Mentor Gaetano
Mentee Ariel & Mentor Alyssa

Ten year & Graduating milestones

Presented by: Stephanie Chretien-Gaudreau

Presented to:
Mentee Jeremy & Mentor Philip
Mentee Zohra & Mentor Riana
Mentee Josh & Mentor Mike
Mentee Ariel & Mentor Alyssa
Mentee Maya & Mentor Karen

BBBSO Gratitude Award

Presented to a volunteer who has made a significant contribution to BBBSO

Presented by: City Councillor, Sean Devine -Ward 9, Knoxdale-Merivale

Presented to: Trenton-Wilzer-Jones from CHOP Steakhouse & Bar

Community Mentor Award

Presented to a volunteer who has contributed to the agency’s vision and mission outside of mentoring programs.

Presented by: Clara Freire, City of Ottawa General Manager

Presented to: Chris Wood

School of the Year Award

Presented to a school that has shown outstanding support of BBBSO site-based programs.

Presented by: Pino Buffone, Director of Education at OCDSB

Presented to: York Street Public School

Accepted by: Chantel Verner and Alana Mulrain

Outstanding School Liaison Award

Presented to a School Liaison that has demonstrated commitment to the program through enthusiasm, organization and ongoing support

Presented by: Amanda Presley, OCDSB School Trustee

Presented to: Nadine Powers, Pinecrest Public School

Thrive Leadership Award

Presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, vision and dedication to inspire and empower others.

Presented by: Hope Wood, Business Development Manager, Social Enterprise

Presented to: Wil Sparks

Outstanding Student Placement Award

Presented to an individual who has demonstrated a level of exceptional commitment, effort and accomplishment in their BBBSO Student Placement

Presented by: Brianna Dusome, Director of Programs & Community Partnerships

Presented to: Sara Ridley

Lois Allen Mentor of the Year Award

Presented to an individual who has demonstrated a level of exceptional commitment, effort and accomplishment in his or her BBBSO mentoring relationship

Presented by: Lois Allen

Presented to: Sara Pinsky

Norm McEwen In-School Mentor of the Year award

Presented to an individual who has demonstrated a level of exceptional commitment, effort and accomplishment in his or her BBBSO In-School mentoring relationship.

Presented by: Tom D’Amico, Director of Education at OCSB

Presented to: Miriam Ngatia

Community Partnership Award

Presented to an institution that has demonstrated exceptional commitment and effort in partnering with BBBSO to support children and youth in Ottawa

Presented by: Vera Etches, Medical Officer at Ottawa Public Health

Presented to: Ottawa Public Library—Nathan Frechette

Start Something Big Award

Presented to a business who demonstrates outstanding corporate philanthropy in support of BBBSO’s vision and mission

Presented by: Keith Egli, BBBSO Board President

Presented to: Seoplus+—Brock Murray

Pay it Forward Awards

Given to Mentees who have gone out of their way to give back to their community

Presented by: Sam Laprade

Presented to:
Mentee Teigan
Mentee Erszy
Mentee Josh
Mentee Jeremy