2026 ONPHA Sybil Frenette Outstanding Leadership Award

ONPHA Sybil Frenette Outstanding Leadership Award

This award recognizes individuals whose energy and vision have furthered the cause of non-profit housing in Ontario. Through the course of their careers, these leaders have created a lasting legacy through significant contributions to their organizations, communities, and Ontario’s non-profit housing sector.

This award recognizes an individual (rather than an organization).

Eligibility criteria

The individual must meet the following criteria:
- Be an ONPHA Housing Provider Member.
- Has made a significant contribution to their own organization, community or region.
- Has demonstrated vision, leadership and the ability to work well with others to serve the needs of low-income earning individuals.
- Has demonstrated a continued commitment to non-profit housing and created a lasting legacy benefiting tenants and the community.
Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Who are you nominating?

General Information (Nominee)
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Please provide brief biographical and professional details about the nominee, including how many years they have been involved in non-profit housing, which organizations they have worked for, and in what capacity.
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About You (Nominator)
Note: This person will be the first point of contact should the nominee be selected as the winner of this award, and would function as the primary contact to help coordinate ONPHA’s recognition efforts.
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Why should the nominee receive this award?

Please keep each response to under 600 words.
How has the nominee made a significant contribution and impact to their organization, community or region? Please provide specific examples:*

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How has the nominee demonstrated vision, leadership, and the ability to work well with others to serve the needs of low-income earning individuals? Please provide specific examples:*

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How has the nominee’s leadership and contributions created a lasting legacy that will benefit tenants and the community for years to come? Please provide specific examples:*

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Supporting Materials
You may submit up to five supplementary materials to support your nomination. Examples may include:
- Letters of reference or support
- Evidence or reporting on the nominee’s work or outcomes
- News stories or media coverage about the person/organization
- Relevant photos or images
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