Awardees of 2026
Samira Hoghoughi
In recognition of raising awareness among Canadians through OSUDemocracy and beyond about the reported killings of Iranian civilians by the…
Maria Antoniv
In recognition of outstanding contributions to Ukrainian Canadian art that informs Canadians about Ukraine through canvas painting; for exceptional leadership…
Sodaba Mehraeen
In recognition of outstanding artistic dedication to portraying the plight of women in Afghanistan under Taliban authoritarian rule through painting,…
Félicité Wilu Wilu Mvioki Makaba - Fitabella
In recognition of outstanding efforts to raise the visibility of Black women among Canadians through art; for consistently challenging systemic…
Alena Liapko
In recognition of outstanding efforts to raise awareness among Canadians about the Belarusian authoritarian regime under Lukashenko through art; for…
Imants Lapiņš
In recognition of raising awareness among Canadians about Soviet-era atrocities in Europe through art, and for participating in the exhibition…
Hille Viires
In recognition of raising awareness among Canadians about the hardships endured by Estonians under Soviet occupation through art; and for…
Charles Malinsky
In recognition of being officially designated as a "Canadian Cultural Entity"; for choosing to convey messages of injustice through powerful…
Sofia Boyko
In recognition of active artistic engagement in raising awareness about the injustice of the war in Ukraine; and for participating…
Marie-Ange Ahinful
In recognition of outstanding efforts to elevate the visibility of women, especially women of colour, through the continuous creation of…
Father Taras Kinash
In recognition of continuous efforts to serve the Ukrainian community in Ottawa and Gatineau; for uniting parishioners at the Assumption…
Aleš OPATRNÝ
In recognition of continuous efforts to support Ukraine through diplomatic engagement and personal contributions; for seeking diplomatic avenues to foster…
Marianna Kulava
In recognition of continuous efforts to engage local leaders and politicians in strengthening support for Ukraine; for dedicated diplomatic service…
Victor Lakinsky
In recognition of active support for Ukraine as a student since 2022—during high school in Gatineau, in Japan, and presently…
Theodore Lakinsky
In recognition of valuable contributions to OSUDemocracy through video editing; and for creating an outstanding anti-disinformation video, "C'est Kyiv," with…
Robert Albota
In recognition of being a valued member and donor-subscriber of OSUDemocracy; and for active participation in OSUDemocracy events since 2022.
Olga Ialovenko
In recognition of being an active Ukrainian newcomer who raises awareness about Ukraine by organizing the annual Ukrainian Fest in…
Cara Waters
In recognition of being an active supporter of Ukraine, an engaged member of the OSUDemocracy community, and for playing an…
Maude Marquis-Bissonnette
In recognition of her work to facilitate housing for people experiencing homelessness and for the solidarity she demonstrated, alongside councillors…
Olya Helen Moscicky
In recognition of being an active supporter of Ukraine, attending OSUDemocracy events since 2022, and for being a dedicated member…
Anna Kuprieieva
In recognition of being a reliable legal professional and for helping HiBilingue become a registered charitable organization that supports children…
Agne Butkute
In recognition of being an active leader of the Lithuanian community, for uniting the community around shared democratic values through…
Greg Fergus
In recognition of his parliamentary work as Speaker of the House of Commons until 2025, while finding time to become…
William Xie
In recognition of being an active and generous member, donor, and subscriber of OSUDemocracy; for demonstrating compassion toward Ukraine; for…
Tristan Scott Price
In recognition of being an active leader at Carleton University, serving as President of the Carleton Military and Defence Society…
Hanna Briutkina
In recognition of successfully adapting to Canadian society and, despite being new to Canada, actively supporting fellow Ukrainian newcomers; for…
Jamie Findlay
In recognition of being an accomplished Canadian writer; for becoming a member, donor-subscriber, of OSUDemocracy; and for supporting and promoting…
Olga Kirchanova & Yura Saidmambietov
In recognition of being accomplished musicians who promote Ukraine through song and melody; for teaching children to carry forward a…
Anna Stoianova
In recognition of participating in OSUDemocracy's 2025 anti-disinformation campaign "C'est Kyiv"; for learning the melody and singing in French; and…
Virginija Craig
In recognition of sharing her life story—from being born in Siberia, to moving to Lithuania during the Soviet era, and…