Announcing …

The Karen Liberman “Lit From Within” Award
Volunteering is the most fundamental act of citizenship and philanthropy. It is offering time, energy and skills of one’s own free will. By caring and contributing to change, volunteers decrease suffering and disparity, while gaining skills and self-esteem. More than 170 people freely gave their time and talent to MDAO over the course of this year. Karen Liberman, former Executive Director of the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario, often spoke of the fact that volunteers are the backbone o f the work we do. At Karen’s retirement celebration in June 2011, the MDAO Board of Directors established a new award to annually recognize an outstanding volunteer in Karen’s honor. They established The Karen Liberman “Lit from Within “Award to recognize a volunteer who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, creativity and innovation in contributing to Mood Disorders Association of Ontario programs or activities.
The award: the winner of the “Lit From Within” Award will receive a commemorative engraved plaque and a gift of $1,500.
Who is eligible?
The award is open to volunteers who have been supporting the Mood Disorders Association for at least one year and have demonstrated outstanding efforts in volunteerism. They must demonstrate leadership, creativity, and innovation in their approach to supporting individuals and families affected by depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder.
Who is a volunteer?
A person who receives no financial compensation for their involvement with the program, event, or activity which this nomination recognizes.
How do I nominate a volunteer?
Please fill out the Nomination Form and return it to Kim Umbach either by e-mail at: kimu@mooddisorders.ca, or send it in by mail or drop it off in person to: 36 Eglinton Ave. W., Suite 602, Toronto, ON, M4R 1A1 no later than Friday March 30th, 2012.
We will accept nominations from volunteers, staff, participants, or friends of volunteers. You can also nominate yourself. Those who are not selected for the award this year are welcome to be nominated again in subsequent years. The “Lit From Within” award recipient will not be eligible for nomination next year.
Go to the website and download the nomination form “Lit from within“