2026 NDWCC Recognition and Closing Ceremony

You are cordially invited to attend the 2026 NDWCC Recognition and Closing Ceremony.

This year our NDWCC Champion VAdm D.A. Charlebois Commander  Royal Canadian Navy and our Youth Champion Mrs. Camille  Lajoie- Riel will reflect on our charitable giving efforts, and what the Defence Team has achieved for NDWCC 2026. Joining us on this special occasion will be representatives from GCWCC, United Way, Centraide and Health Partners to discuss the importance of charitable organizations and how campaign like NDWCC make a big impact on the community.

Join us in person or virtually! Your presence is important to us as we will be thanking all our volunteers for their dedication and hard work, as well as recognizing those who have distinguished themselves through their outstanding contributions to the Campaign.

Together, Building Stronger Communities! by helping to give back to our communities and helping those in need. There is still time! You can still support the causes that matter the most to you by clicking here. 

You can nominate an individual or team for their hard work or outstanding performance during the campaign, by completing the form in Teams Form or by submitting a nomination request to NDWCC-CCMTDN@forces.gc.ca.

Nominations are due by noon on 17 December 2026.

Awards: There are 9 categories of awards for the 2026 NDWCC.

• Most Enthusiastic Region: This Wing, Base, Ship or L1 showed enthusiasm, motivation and initiative. The initiatives that they have implemented within their lines has made for an exciting and motivating environment which led them achieving their goals of being 100% canvassed but also surpassing their financial fundraising goal.
  *This will be selected by the Champions

  Winner: (Coming Soon)

• Most Enthusiastic L1: This Wing, Base, Ship or L1 showed enthusiasm, motivation and initiative. The initiatives that they have implemented within their lines has made for an exciting and motivating environment which led them achieving their goals of being 100% canvassed but also surpassing their financial fundraising goal.
  *This will be selected by the Champions

  Winner: (Coming Soon)

• Charity Cheerleader Award: This award is given to an individual who consistently displayed a positive attitude and demonstrated a willingness to work with others and assist whenever needed. This individual lives in the spirit of volunteerism and helped to promote a positive, respectful, and supportive work environment.

  Winner: (Coming Soon)

• Collaborative Genius Award: This award is given to the team that collaborated the most effectively with others. This team orchestrated fundraising efforts with finesse by encouraging participation and openness, while also sharing responsibility, resources, and credit.

  Winner: (Coming Soon)

• Innovative Event Award: This award is given to the individual or team that had the most innovative ideas and took their events to the next level. Their innovative contributions to the campaign have unlocked a previously unexplored area for growth.

  Winner: (Coming Soon)

• Rising Star Award: This award recognizes one young or new professional who has made a significant and meaningful contribution to the NDWCC. Through creative ideas and inspired action, they contribute to the NDWCC’s visibility and reinforce its value proposition for young and new employees. They make a positive difference by modelling and reflecting a spirit of community, openness and generosity.

  Winner: (Coming Soon)

• Platinum Service Award: This award recognizes an individual who has consistently supported the NDWCC in various ways throughout their career. This individual has been dedicated to raising awareness and money for the NDWCC over many years.

  Winner: (Coming Soon)

• Sidekick Salute Award: This award is given to an individual who exhibited commitment to quality in carrying out job responsibilities and is an asset to their team lead. They are willing to take initiative and carries out additional responsibilities beyond regular job assignments.

  Winner: (Coming Soon)

• Honourable Mention: This honorable mention will be given to a team or individual whose contribution to the NDWCC does not necessarily fit into one of the awards above, but you believe they deserve to be recognized.

  (Coming Soon)

We would love to hear from you about your experiences throughout the campaign. We would appreciate it if you could take the time to fill-out the National Defence Workplace Charitable Campaign (NDWCC) Survey (it will take approximately 5-10 minutes).

If you require additional information, please contact the NDWCC Core Team by email at NDWCC-CCMTDN@forces.gc.ca.