Power of Work Awards

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes recognizes and rewards the outstanding achievements of our team members at our annual Power of Work Awards.  It’s also a chance to showcase our exceptional Goodwill Career Centre clients, partner employers, volunteers and community partners.

If you’re a team member at Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes, please use our nomination form (bottom of page) to recognize deserving candidates in the following categories:

Goodwill Spirit Award

• One Goodwill employee from each department/location who demonstrates Goodwill spirit of unselfish service in their role at Goodwill
• Respectful of others, team player and hard working

Achiever of the Year Award [$200 CASH PRIZE]

• Works at Goodwill
• Demonstrates great progress and accomplishment in overcoming barriers to employment, with Goodwill’s support and by their own courage and persistence
• Serves as a role model and inspiration for all Goodwill staff and the community

Mission Advancement Award

• Goodwill staff member or volunteer
• Has created a new or improved program, service, process
• Their contribution has made a lasting impact on Goodwill’s ability to fulfill its Mission of Work

Volunteer of the Year Award [$50 CASH PRIZE]

• Gives generously of their time and talent
• Advances the Goodwill mission through their service
• Stands out as an ambassador of Goodwill spirit

Goodwill Green Award [TEAM PIZZA PARTY]

• Goodwill team who introduced a Green Policy, program or activity
• Enhances or protects the environment, while continuing to meet organizational business/service demands
• Their contribution caused the public and/or Goodwill team members to learn or act on behalf of the environment

Graduate of the Year Award [$200 CASH PRIZE]

• Graduated from Goodwill services or employment at Goodwill and is now employed outside of Goodwill
• Demonstrates outstanding achievement in overcoming barriers to getting and keeping employment
• Is able to express in their own way how Goodwill has shaped their success

Community Partner of the Year Award

• Contributes to the advancement of the Goodwill mission
• Fosters independence and advancement of Goodwill clients
• Sets a positive example for partner relationships in the community
• Community Partners only (Goodwill Employees are not eligible)

Employer of the Year Award

• Hires Goodwill client(s)
• Inspires clients toward independence and advancement in the workplace
• Contributes to the advancement of the Goodwill mission
• Community business/employers only (Goodwill Managers/Employees are not eligible)

 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Award

• Goodwill staff member or volunteer
• Demonstrated leadership in creating and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity, fostering a culture of respect for all Goodwill employees, customers, clients and community members
• Impact of actions are demonstrable and shareable
• Support our mission and ICARE values by modelling kindness and respect in their interactions with everyone they  meet

Questions? Please contact your Employee Coach or Manager if you have any questions about the Power of Work Awards, the nomination process, or are having difficulties filling out the form.