There are three components that help build a healthy society where people can flourish: governance, economy, and civil society. The goal is to have three components intersect with one another seamlessly. The Non-Profit/Charitable Award seeks to acknowledge the incredible contributions of civil society – non-profit and charitable organizations provide the necessary awareness, education, and services that the public sector cannot fulfill. 
Awarded to an outstanding non-profit/charitable organization that has achieved excellence through any or all of:
In 2017, Strong Start Charitable Organization was the recipient of this award. Strong Start has developed incredible partnerships with schools, community centres, donors and volunteers to create lifelong readers. Since 2001, their “Our Letters, Sounds and Words” program has expanded to serve over 245 schools across Waterloo Region and beyond, and with the help of 2,210 volunteers, they have successfully served over 3,000 children. As they embrace the beauty and diversity of all children, their volunteers work diligently to ensure that the generation of today has the language skills to lead the generation of tomorrow.
Good luck to all the inspiring nominees below!
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