Awards

At University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (UHKF), our volunteers are valued members of our team, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families in southeastern Ontario. 

Our volunteers are the friendly faces, tireless organizers, thoughtful advocates and quiet heroes who help ensure patients and families receive the best possible care.

The dedication of our volunteers makes a difference every single day—from raising critical funds and promoting awareness to offering kindness and compassion where it’s needed most.

UHKF's annual volunteer awards provide us an opportunity to honour those who give so much back to their community.

Read all about the 2026 award recipients!

Ian Wilson Award

This award honours Ian Wilson, a former hospital board Chair and Chair of the UHKF 'Together We Can' campaign for Kingston's health-care facilities and tireless volunteer with a wide range of community and health-related organizations.

The award is granted annually to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer efforts in the solicitation of donations benefitting Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and Providence Care through an event, organized campaign or informal activity.

Any volunteer, hospital staff member, hospital board or committee member, or third-party event organizer may be nominated. Nominations will be accepted from anyone within the hospital community.

2026 Award Recipient: Sam Davies

A passionate advocate for health-care philanthropy, Sam Davies has built on a strong legacy of impactful contributions both alongside his family with the Davies Charitable Foundation and through his own efforts. As a member of the UHKF Campaign Cabinet and YGK Healthcare Champions Executive Committee, he has helped drive major fundraising efforts and recruit new supporters. His leadership includes securing key sponsorships and supporting high-profile events like the Banding Together benefit concert and more. Sam’s dedication and enthusiasm continue to inspire meaningful community support for health care from up-and-coming leaders and local businesses alike.

Sam Davies holding award and smiling.
Previous Recipients
  • 2025
    Peter Kingston
  • 2024
    Evelyn Maizen
  • 2023
    Richard Kizell
  • 2021
    John Armitage
  • 2020
    Michael Robinson
  • 2019
    Dr. Albert Jin
  • 2018
    Susan Creasy
  • 2017
    Erin Finn
  • 2016
    Martin teen Hove
  • 2015
    Jennifer Fisher
  • 2014
    Sherri McCullough
  • 2013
    Richard Kizell
  • 2012
    Chris Cunningham
  • 2011
    Chandra Davies
  • 2011
    Tanya MacDonald
  • 2011
    Mac Voisin

Davies Award for Philanthropic Leadership

This annual award recognizes individuals, organizations and community groups who have demonstrated outstanding philanthropic leadership benefitting Kingston’s healthcare facilities and the provision of healthcare for the people of Kingston and southeastern Ontario.

Nominations will be accepted from any member of the health care community, including staff, board and board committee members, patients, clients, residents, volunteers and donors.

Previous recipients of the award are eligible to be nominated again and can be selected for a second time if he/she is the best nominee for the award.

2026 Award Recipient: The Carman Family (Mending Hearts with Declyn) & the John M. and Bernice Parrott Foundation

The Carman family, founders of Mending Hearts with Declyn, were honoured for their compassion, impact and support of Pediatric Cardiology at KHSC. After the loss of their son Declyn in 2022 at three months old, they turned grief into purpose through a grassroots lemonade stand initiative. Over four years, the effort has raised nearly $24,000 and rallied strong community support. Their ongoing advocacy aims to improve care and outcomes for children with complex heart conditions from across the region.

Since 2008, the John M. and Bernice Parrott Foundation has contributed $1.9 million to KHSC, supporting critical health-care initiatives across the region. Their funding has advanced projects including cancer care expansion, pediatric services, surgical innovation and hospital redevelopment. A recent $500,000 gift helped secure a second surgical robot, enhancing minimally invasive care for thousands of patients. Their visionary approach reflects a strong commitment to improving health-care access and outcomes for residents of Belleville and greater southeastern Ontario.

Davies Award Recipients
Previous Recipients
  • 2025
    Stephen Sorensen
  • 2025
    Kin Club of Gananoque
  • 2025
    KidsInclusive's Kilometres for Kids Run/Walk/Roll
  • 2024
    Dr. Gary Burggraf
  • 2024
    B’nai Brith Kingston Lodge
  • 2024
    Bentley Davidson
  • 2023
    KHSC, Volunteer Services to Hotel Dieu Hospital Site
  • 2023
    Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham LLP
  • 2023
    Dr. David Cook
  • 2021
    Rose of Hope
  • 2020
    Limestone City Car Club; Shoppers Drug Mart; John (Jack) Keyes
  • 2019
    Knights of Columbus, Archdiocese of Kingston Diocesan Association; Dr. Romy Nitsch, Dr. Shawna Johnston and Dr. Graeme Smith; Josée Thériault
  • 2018
    Don Hay
  • 2017
    Peter and Carol Davy
  • 2017
    Royal Canadian Legion (District G Zone 1) and Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation
  • 2017
    J.E. Agnew Food Services Ltd.
  • 2016
    Lions Club District A3
  • 2015
    Brit Smith
  • 2015
    Liz Dobbs Jones
  • 2015
    B’nai Brith
  • 2014
    Child Development Centre Run/Walk Committee
  • 2013
    McKenna Modler
  • 2013
    Melo Family & Ambassador Hotel
  • 2013
    Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation
  • 2012
    John M. & Bernice Parrott Foundation
  • 2012
    Kinsmen Club of Kingston
  • 2012
    Empire Life
  • 2011
    Kids for Kids Hockey Tournament
  • 2011
    BMO Financial Groups
  • 2011
    Debbie and Dan Corcoran
  • 2010
    Geraldine Tepper
  • 2010
    Rose of Hope
  • 2009
    Larry Gibson
  • 2009
    Volunteer Services Hotel Dieu Hospital
  • 2009
    KGH Auxiliary
  • 2008
    Sally & Percy Robinson and Samuel Robinson Foundation
  • 2008
    Sisters of Providence
  • 2008
    RHSJ (Religious Hospitalers of St. Joseph)
  • 2006
    Homestead Land Holdings and Brit & Sally Smith
  • 2006
    Doug Hogeboom
  • 2005
    RBC Financial Group
  • 2005
    Sylvia Burkinshaw
  • 2004
    Bill Henderson

Sister Dorothy Fournier Award for Volunteerism

Recognizing outstanding volunteer commitment. 

In 2020, UHKF established the Sister Dorothy Fournier Award for Volunteerism to recognize the outstanding contribution of long-time UHKF volunteer, Sister Dorothy (“Sister D”).

The award is granted to an individual, organization or community group who has demonstrated outstanding volunteer commitment by dedicating their time to UHKF in support of work efforts, event preparation and mission moments, all to benefit health care in Kingston.

2026 Award Recipient: Adrian Brookes

Adrian was inspired by his own surgical experience at KHSC in 2020 to become a dedicated and passionate volunteer. He is recognized for his creativity, hands-on involvement, and leadership across numerous campaigns and community events. From parade initiatives to health-care fundraising efforts both individually and as a part of the YGK Healthcare Champions, his contributions consistently go above and beyond. Adrian’s enthusiasm and commitment continue to inspire others and strengthen support for health care in Kingston and southeastern Ontario!

Adrian Brookes smiling and holding award.
Previous Recipients
  • 2025
    Emma Fitzgerald
  • 2024
    Sharon Vickers
  • 2023
    Brooklyn Tryon
  • 2021
    Jessica Hutchings
  • 2020
    Sister Dorothy (“Sister D”)