Suzanne Bolton, Vancouver, British Columbia

Since she was a teenager working at a Kiwanis Camp for inner city children, Suzanne Bolton has endeavoured to assist people in crisis. For 30 years, she has been a board member and active volunteer for the YWCA of Vancouver. She has also devoted 15 years to helping women who are at risk or in conflict with the law through her involvement with the Elizabeth Fry Society, where she has served as a board member and mentor. In 2001, she helped to open the Maida Duncan Women's & Family Resource and Drop-In Centre, and has provided support to children and families suffering from loss and trauma through the PACE Child and Family Society. Her more recent work with Covenant House has brought hope and inspiration to youth seeking to overcome abuse, addiction and poverty.

Grace Yeun Shan Joe, Burnaby, British Columbia

An exceptionally dedicated volunteer and a former nurse, Grace Yeun Shan Joe has spent over 45 years assisting the more vulnerable members of her community. A strong advocate for seniors, she has served as a member of the Burnaby Citizens Support Services and has also voluntarily provided 15 years of medical assistance to the elderly clients of the Bonsor Seniors Society's Health Alert Program. She has aided many seniors with their personal shopping and tax returns, and has helped to raise awareness about consumer fraud targeting the elderly. She has also provided additional support to the Burnaby RCMP Victim Services Program, bringing comfort and hope to victims of crime and abuse.

Bo Palmer, North Vancouver, British Columbia

A remarkable example of youth engaged in social action, Bo Palmer has shown leadership and initiative through his many volunteer efforts, including his lengthy involvement with the annual Anton's Feed the Less Fortunate program in Burnaby. He has also participated in numerous charity events benefiting Covenant House, the Special Olympics and the B.C. Children's Hospital, among others. A dedicated athlete, he has organized numerous bottle drives in order to raise money for his high school football program. Recently, he founded Supporting Students in Sports, which supplies donated equipment to underprivileged children, enabling them to compete in sports.

Brittany Palmer, North Vancouver, British Columbia

Brittany Palmer's volunteer work began in 1998 with Anton's Feed the Less Fortunate Program, serving about 500 hot meals to the homeless on Christmas Eve. She has since helped to organize the annual event and to recruit and train new volunteers. An honour student, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a commitment to community service. She has participated in fundraising events such as the Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay, helping her team raise almost $10,000 in pledges, and has assisted with charity drives for the West Vancouver Police Department. A model citizen, Ms. Palmer matches her outstanding social action with impressive academic achievements.

Jasbir Randhawa, Whitehorse, Yukon

Jasbir Randhawa's leadership and contributions towards women's rights and child care have increased awareness of social issues and paved the way for significant changes in her community. A strong advocate and eloquent speaker, she has worked relentlessly to help reduce the problems and abuse faced by immigrant women in Whitehorse and to obtain affordable and quality daycare in Yukon. Her goal is to celebrate cultural diversity and to ensure social justice, respect and dignity for all.