April 28 – May 3, 2025, is National Volunteer Week and we’re celebrating the thousands of incredible volunteers who generously give their time, talents and hearts to Habitat to help build stronger, more hopeful communities every day.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Habitat. Whether on the construction site, at Habitat for Humanity ReStores or offices, or in local board rooms, Habitat volunteers are truly at the heart of the work we do. This year’s theme Volunteers Make Waves, celebrates the valuable skills, fresh insights, energy, and creativity our volunteers bring to their roles, creating ripples of impact as they help to provide families with the opportunity for a brighter future through housing.

In 2025, we have even more reason to celebrate. That’s because 57 Habitat for Humanity volunteers were honoured to receive Coronation Medals to commemorate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. Medal recipients are exceptional volunteers of varying ages and experiences who have shown dedication and leadership while making a significant impact to their local Habitat organization and community.

Here are our 57 Habitat for Humanity Coronation Medal recipients:

Barbara Pederson, Habitat for Humanity Camrose

Allan Walkey, Habitat for Humanity Camrose

Dick Winter, Habitat for Humanity Canada

Roland Arsenault, Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & the Counties

Hank Blasiak, Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & the Counties

Mary-Lee Smith-Lepage, Habitat for Humanity Cornwall & the Counties

Geoff Baxter, Habitat for Humanity Edmonton

Reno Laseur, Habitat for Humanity Edmonton

Jim Matheson, Habitat for Humanity Edmonton

Catherine Livingston, Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa

James Loewen, Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area

Steve Majernik, Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area

Carl Eden, Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver

Nic Robbins, Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver

Gary Varsava, Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce

Janie Keizerwaard, Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington

Gerry Soules, Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington

Leslie Stainton, Habitat for Humanity Guelph Wellington

Walt Bayliss, Habitat for Humanity Hamilton

Steve Borutski, Habitat for Humanity Hamilton

Cheryl Hill, Habitat for Humanity Hamilton

Gary “Ko” Kusch, Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario

George Smith, Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario

Tom Stoffelsen, Habitat for Humanity Heartland Ontario

Bill Don, Habitat for Humanity Huron County

Colin Hourie, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba

Karen McKinnon, Habitat for Humanity Manitoba

Craig Greene, Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland & Labrador

Colin Ryan, Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland & Labrador

Sylvan Gerritsma, Habitat for Humanity Niagara

Bill Cassells, Habitat for Humanity Northumberland

Dave Brothers, Habitat for Humanity Northwest Territories

Robert Charpentier, Habitat for Humanity Northwest Territories

Jett Dunford, Habitat for Humanity Okanagan

Klaus Grimm, Habitat for Humanity Okanagan

Kim Thomsen, Habitat for Humanity Ontario Gateway North

Kevin Deuchars, Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region

Harry Pearson, Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region

Cindy Windover, Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region

Jordan MacDonald, Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward Island

Rick Verdicchio, Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward Island

Sheridan Jennings, Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward-Hastings

Michelle Doucette, Habitat for Humanity Red Deer

Linda Manser, Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton

Luke Walker, Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton

Cheryl Sklar, Habitat for Humanity Saskatchewan

Lorri Kennis, Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area

Leaticia Mytchell, Habitat for Humanity Southeast BC

Marilyn Boake, Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta

Brenda Fischer, Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta

Ian Emmerson, Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta

Keith Kent, Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North

Pete Peterson, Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North

Margaret Sanders, Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North

John Black, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region

Richard Haack, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region

Jim Romahn, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region

Congratulations and happy National Volunteer Week!

Maurice Butler (second from left) and his family pose with Portage-Lisgar MP Branden Leslie (far right) at the King Charles III Coronation Medal ceremony