Staff, Volunteer and Resident Awards take centre stage at Shepherds of Good Hope’s Annual General Meeting. 

Kanata – September 19, 2025 

Shepherds held It’s Annual General Meeting and peer-nominated Staff and Volunteer Awards Ceremony on September 18 at Hope Living, Shepherds largest supportive housing residence in Kanata.

The AGM portion of the meeting allowed us to thank departing Board Members, Mitchell Lafrance and Julie Terrien. You can view the approved slate of Board Members here.

Staff and Volunteer Awards:

• Innovation Staff Award – Yazeed Al-Dowsari
• Heart of the Team Staff Award – Lynda Geddes
• Future Leader Staff Award – Tony Breton
• I Am a Shepherd Staff Award – Mauricio Leon
• Rising Star Volunteer Award – Larry Shailer
• Compassionate Service Volunteer Award – Neola Sanders
• Lifetime Impact Volunteer Award – Irene Skoulaki
• I Am a Shepherd Volunteer Award – Gabriel Vachon
• Group Volunteer Award – SEVA Group
• Media Award – Bruce Deachman – Ottawa Citizen
  • You can read more about Bruce in this article about his award in The Ottawa Citizen.
• Resident Award – Mike F. – Hope Living
• Resident Award – Jonah A. – Richcraft Hope Residence

Congratulations to all our nominees and our award recipients!

The AGM and AWARDS are a snapshot in time, a chance for us to recognize each other and celebrate the work we do for our residents and guests on an annual basis.

Our gratitude for the work of our staff, volunteers, guests and residents is measured daily, if not hourly. Your time and commitment to people we serve supports our vision of; Homes for all. Community for all. Hope for all.