This award was created in 1988 in honour of former Honorary Campaign Chair of Ontario March of Dimes, the late Paul Martin Sr., who waged a personal battle against polio.
As Canadian Minister of National Health and Welfare in the 1950s, Paul Martin Sr. took the courageous step of delivering the country's universal vaccination program despite an atmosphere of great uncertainty. The vaccine eventually ended the threat of polio in Canada.
The award is presented annually for service to Ontario March of Dimes in the areas of fundraising, service or policy for over 12 years.
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Eligibility Criteria
Volunteers who have completed 12 years or more of continuous service with the organization and who have made significant contributions in the area of fundraising, policy or service.
Contact Us
Awards Selection Committee
c/o Executive Assistant
Ontario March of Dimes
10 Overlea Blvd.
Toronto, ON M4H 1A4
Tel: 416-425-3463
Toll-free: 1-800-263-3463
Fax: 416-425-1802
E-mail: awardscommittee@marchofdimes.ca