"Our community is filled with people that have spent countless hours volunteering to make life a little easier for others," said Dhillon. "This award is to spotlight and thank these heroes."

Nominations will be accepted until Friday, Dec 18, 2009. Members of the public are asked to submit a maximum one page summary on why your nominee deserves to be recognized. Please enclose the name, address and telephone number of both you and your nominee. For details call 905-796-8669.