Semifinalists

Arts & Culture | Community | Education | Environment | Health & Science | Sports

Arts & Culture
	Catherine Osadchuk From galleries and private collections in Toronto, Vancouver and Florida, the work of Catherine Osadchuk has been embraced. She shares her culture and sells her work through cultural events across the city.
	Sheila Mitchell Sheila Mitchell’s work has appeared in several local exhibitions across the city, including the Don Valley Art Club, Rainbow Market Square and the Canadian National Exhibition.

Community
	Francis Atta Francis Atta was exposed to various acts of violence and oppression and through it all he has learned to rise above it and teach others how to do the same.
	Antonius Jamal Clarke For five years Antonius Clarke has engaged marginalized youth through his non-profit organization Friends In Trouble to help youth who are unable to connect with other community organizations and agencies through traditional programming.
	Limpida Morizio As the president of the Roding Italian Women Seniors Club, Limpida Morizio saw the opportunity to help seniors come out and spend time with others while benefiting from an hour of exercise.
	Sonia White Sonia White is a co-ordinator at Northwood Neighbourhood Services, a versatile organization that has been serving multicultural communities in North Toronto for 27 years.
	West Lansing Homeowners Association The West Lansing Homeowners Association is based in the community bounded by Yonge Street, Sheppard Avenue and the Don Valley – practically the heart of North York.
	Women Moving Forward Women Moving Forward is a program for young mothers, aged 20 to 29, who are living on welfare. The program takes a holistic approach to supporting women interested in moving from a place of poverty to one of self-sufficiency.

Education
	Dr. Carl James Dr. Carl James has contributed much in the field of education and community development, specifically in the area of multicultural and anti-racism education and to community social services in North York and beyond.
	Jim Spyropoulos In the short time at C.W. Jefferys, principal Jim Spyropoulos made inroads in the diverse school as it sought to rebuild from the murder of student Jordan Manners, working hard to forge a connection with students and the community.
	Andrew Williams Andrew Williams conducts sketching and cartooning workshops, creates murals at Churchill Public School, and is involved in school’s dramatic productions – making a positive impact in many areas of school life.

Environment
	Green Change Project The Green Change Project helps green its neighbourhood by promoting environmentalism and providing green-job training. Through the project, 60 community volunteers were trained to perform environmental audits for neighbourhood residents.
	Parkview Neighbourhood Garden The Parkview Neighbourhood Garden is a market garden on city parkland and is volunteer-run and operated. The garden is not an allotment garden, where members have their own plots. Instead, members garden together as a group and make decisions

Health & Science
	Helen Lu Helen Lu’s volunteer efforts have impacted multiple organizations and causes since she came to Canada from Taiwan in 1969.
	Bridget Barron North York’s Bridget Barron organized the Butterfly Run/Walk in honour of her daughter, Olivia, who died in 2006 just after her seventh birthday.
	Valerie Sterling Valerie Sterling wears many hats. The North York resident is an early childhood educator, teacher, consultant, project manager, and a Toronto Board of Health member.
	St. John’s Rehab Hospital Auxiliary For 50 years, the St. John’s Rehab Hospital Auxiliary has upheld their motto, ‘Together we will make a difference’, to provide support in the physical and emotional strengthening of every patient treated St. John’s Rehab Hospital.
	Women of Baycrest Women of Baycrest s the first of its kind to support and fund research into women’s brain health as they age. The organization has hosted several events, from fashion shows to medical panels, to help raise money for the cause.

Sports
	Kevin Dingeldein Kevin Dingeldein is the president of the Downsview Hockey Club. He oversees an organization that has a wide range of offerings: GTHL, select and house league levels, as well as a learn-to-skate program.
	Frank Varacalli Frank Varacalli has put in tireless effort and an immeasurable amount of time as the president of Amesbury Sports Club. He has spearheaded many charitable events through the club to help a variety of organizations.