Our Best in Class Awards celebrate those who passionately and actively support the fight to end hunger in Toronto.
We would like to extend our congratulations to all of the 2024 Best in Class nominees and recipients.
The Operational Impact award celebrates innovation and exceptional leadership that has led to measurable, positive impacts to Daily Bread's operations. Through their efforts, the recipient of this award has empowered Daily Bread to work more efficiently and continue to meet the needs of clients across the city.
J.L. Prime
Bondi Produce and Specialty Foods
Reid's Dairy
Amazon
The Lifetime Achievement award recognizes a person or group who has made significant and meaningful contributions over the course of their life to reducing poverty and food insecurity.
Victor Willis
The Outstanding Food Program award recognizes a community agency in Toronto that has made significant efforts to implement Rights-based practices within their program, to ensure all clients are served with dignity and respect in a welcoming and supportive environment. The Outstanding Food Program embodies inclusivity with a volunteer cohort that reflects the community they serve.
The Housing Help Centre
The Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre
Food Collaborative - TNO
The Profound Community Impact award recognizes a food program committed to increasing food access to underserved communities. The recipient of this award deeply understands the needs of clients and has shown courage and resourcefulness in overcoming barriers to running a large food program.
Teesdale Community Food Bank
Soso World Ministries
Margaret's Housing & Community Support Drop-In
The Workplace Champion award recognizes an employee group who has raised awareness about food insecurity by organizing a workplace fundraiser, event, or campaign. The Workplace Champion mobilizes their employee base through innovative and impactful initiatives, resulting in a wider network of people committed to social change.
MNP LLP
BDO
Acrisure Re Canada Ltd
The Outstanding Philanthropist Award recognizes an individual, family or family foundation who has demonstrated strong commitment to supporting our vision to end hunger in Toronto through generous community activity, especially monetary contributions.
The Donald Bainbridge Family Foundation
The Food Industry Trailblazer award recognizes a company from the food industry sector that has made outstanding contributions of most-needed food items to our programs. The Food Industry Trailblazer regularly invests in healthier communities by donating essentials to neighbours in need.
Sofina Foods Inc.
O'Dough's Bakery
Egg Solutions
The Commitment to Equity award recognizes a food program that demonstrates extraordinary efforts to maintain equity when serving clients, even in times of scarcity and pressure. The recipient of this award is deeply committed to building relationships with their clients to understand their particular circumstances and meet their needs as best as possible.
Norseman Community Food Bank
Holy Wisdom Food Bank
Tropicana Community Services Food Bank
The Community Leader award recognizes an individual or group who has raised awareness about food insecurity by creating and organizing a community fundraiser, event, or campaign. The Community Leader mobilizes support and engagement and shows leadership by creating a network of advocates for the cause.
a.m. realty group
Downtown Softball League
Boulevard Blazers Dragonboat Team
The Exceptional Volunteer Award recognizes an individual or group who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to Daily Bread’s mission through volunteerism. Our nominees have made a significant impact by donating their time, valuable skills, and expertise.
Bill D, Cardboard Compacting Specialist, Operations Volunteer
Augustina Michael, Welcome Centre Volunteer
Paul Gurza, Corporate Food Program Volunteer
The Harvest Hero award recognizes a local farm that has significantly alleviated hunger by donating fresh fruits and vegetables to those in need. The Harvest Hero has made an extensive effort to reduce food waste by redirecting surplus produce to low-income communities across the GTA. There is only one recipient in this category.
Bondi Produce and Specialty Foods
A new award this year, the Champion of Change Award recognizes an individual or group who is committed to eliminating food insecurity and ending poverty in our city through strong research and public policy. The recipient of this award puts evidence into action to advance social change and works collaboratively to achieve the Right to Food in Canada.
The Arrell Family Foundation
Diana Chan McNally
Elizabeth McIsaac & Kathleen Wynne from The Maytree Policy School
The Corporate Leader award recognizes a company or corporate foundation that has demonstrated a commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating funds, employee volunteerism, and raising awareness of hunger and poverty issues in our city.
Sunpan
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
CapitalOne
Questions?
Please contact Cassie Lueders, Senior Development Officer, Corporate and Community Partnerships at [email protected]
