The Ashenmil Legacy Award

Celebrating the legacy of Harold W. Ashenmil, who was instrumental in establishing the Foundation as a leading organization in kidney health and organ donation, this award is a testament to the power of volunteerism and the spirit of service that drives the Kidney Foundation. 

The Ashenmil Legacy Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Kidney Foundation of Canada to a distinguished volunteer who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and impact in advancing the Foundation’s vision and mission.  

The recipient of this award is selected from a pool of outstanding volunteer nominees who have served the Foundation at the national level for several years and have made significant contributions and impact to its programs, initiatives, and advocacy.

Nomination Process

1.  We accept nominations from volunteers, staff, or members of the public.
2.  All nominations should be submitted via the online portal.
3. The nominator must provide detailed information to support the nomination of the individual, in some cases additional back up testimonials may be required.

All nominations must be submitted by March 4^th, 2024.
For any questions, please contact recognitionawards@kidney.ca.