Volunteering with AEBC
- Apr 23, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 8
Volunteering with the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) often starts in a simple way—a conversation at a chapter meeting, a willingness to help with an event, or a desire to speak up about a barrier that needs to change. From there, many members find themselves part of something larger. Across the country, volunteers share their time and experience to support one another, strengthen their communities, and push for a more accessible Canada.
That spirit of giving back is what the AEBC Volunteer of the Year Award is all about. It recognizes those individuals who quietly—and sometimes tirelessly—step forward, take on leadership, and make a lasting impact through their efforts.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Each spring, we invite nominations for the AEBC Volunteer of the Year Award. This award recognizes an outstanding AEBC member who has made a significant volunteer contribution to the national work of AEBC over the past year. The award is presented at our Annual General Meeting, typically held in late August or September.
Below are our past award recipients. Click on each name to learn more about these inspiring individuals! (Note that we are slowly updating this page from historical information.)
Darren Gilchrist - 2018
Louise Johnson - 2016
Stephen Ricci - 2015
Chantal Oakes - 2014
Dar Wournell - 2013
Susan Pinder - 2012
Henk Pauelsen - 2011
Richard Quan - 2010
Janet Hunt - 2009
Anthony Tibbs - 2008
Phil Wiseman - 2007
Mike Hambly - 2006