Volunteer MBC held its third annual Oscar-style Gala at the Sagan Banquet Hall & Convention Centre in Mississauga on April 19, to celebrate its wonderful volunteers from the Caledon, Brampton and Mississauga region. Volunteer MBC Board President, Jake Dheer, emceed for the over 300 guests in attendance, presenting 15 recipients with awards in a wide range of categories, and over 40 Volunteer Galaxy Stars to commemorate those deserving of special recognition. Volunteer MBC’s executive director, Carine Strong, expressed Volunteer MBC’s gratitude, explaining that, “volunteers are the backbone of every community service organization and [Volunteer MBC] set out to create a very special evening to honour and celebrate these incredible volunteers in Peel and the organizations.”

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