2026 Marguerite Cory Community Volunteerism Award
Time to start thinking of nominees…..
Please take the time to recognize a volunteer you know!
Nominations will be accepted from October 1st to October 31st.
The Marguerite Cory Volunteerism Award, sponsored by The Wawanesa Community Foundation, acknowledges individuals who inspire the spirit of volunteerism and who make exceptional contributions within the Oakland-Wawanesa Municipality and the Wawanesa School catchment area.
Marguerite was a tireless and dedicated volunteer, and the Wawanesa Foundation is proud to make this award in her name. She was a visionary leader who exemplified selfless community giving.
This award is to recognize an individual(s) who has made exceptional contributions (whether visible or behind-the-scenes) to our community in the past years. An individual who encourages others to give of themselves for the betterment and growth of the Community.
Individuals who are eligible:
- Performed volunteer activity in the community over a period of at least one year. (Need not be a resident of the Community)
- Are not previous recipients of the same award.
- Previous recipients include: Glenn McGregor (2025), Shirley McBurney (2024), Enes Muheljić (2023), Haylee and Brett Hargreaves (2022), Dennis and Tanya Gullet Family (2021), Brent Cullen (2020), Mavis Brown 2019
* Work done for monetary compensation, or as a political representative, is not considered eligible.
Other inquiries can be directed to Amanda Ellis of the Wawanesa Community Foundation (204)720-7804, amanda@ellisseeds.com, or wawanesacommunityfoundation.@gmail.com.
Link to fill out online nomination form:
Grant Requests-2026
Submit applications for grants from the Foundation for the 2025 year.
The Wawanesa Community Foundation Inc. invites qualifying organizations to submit applications for grants from the Foundation for the 2026 year. Grant applications can be filled out online (click the form link below), emailed to the Wawanesa Community Foundation at wawanesacommunityfoundation@gmail.com, or sent to the Wawanesa Community Foundation Inc., Box 208, Wawanesa, MB R0K 2G0 by May 31st, 2026. Grants will be awarded to successful applicants in summer/2026. Successful applicants will be notified by email and announced at the Wawanesa Museum’s Burger Days on July 24th.
For unrestricted/community funds, the Board of Directors will consider the following criteria:
- Grants are awarded with priority for specific purposes and for projects
covering a definite period of time.
- Organizations must demonstrate a strong and committed board, fiscal
responsibility, and effective management.
- Projects must primarily benefit the community of the Village of Wawanesa and the surrounding area within the Wawanesa School catchment area.
- Grants are not made to support operating expenses of established agencies.
Contact Amanda Ellis at (204)720-7804 for more information.