Each year, BAY Credit Union wishes to award Signature Donations to organizations which have continued to serve and have found new ways to meet ongoing needs to members of our community.
| 2025 | TBA |
| 2024 | $1000 George Jeffrey Children's Centre |
| 2023 | $5000 RFDA |
| 2022 | $1000 RFDA $1000 Christmas Cheer $1000 Elevate NWO |
| 2021 | $500 SOS Van $500 Wake the Giant |
| 2020 | $2500 COVID Fund $2500 RFDA |
| 2019 | $5000 Salvation Army Building Fund |
Among the members of BAY Credit Union are some pretty exceptional people and organizations. Our members contribute to our community in so many ways. Members are involved in coaching kids sports teams, being on the board of directors of community centres, leading Brownies, Guides, Cubs and Scout, working on social and economic justice issues, protecting our environment and more.
| 2025- | 2021- Kerrie Atkinson (Roots to Harvest) |
| 2024- Sandra Snider (RFDA) | 2020-Steve Mantis (Injured Workers) |
| 2023- Catherine Banning (Friends of Chippewa Park) | 2019- June Gaw (RFDA) |
| 2022- Graham Saunders (Environment North) |
Nominations for the 18th Annual Ilkka T. Ovaska Award for Social Responsibility are CLOSED for 2025.
This award was established to honour the memory and work of Ilkka T. Ovaska. Mr. Ovaska was a member of BAY Credit Union’s Board of Directors for 29 years and served as the President of our Board for two decades.
The Ilkka T. Ovaska Award for Social Responsibility sponsored by BAY Credit Union recognizes a member of our community who has demonstrated exemplary achievements in promoting social responsibility in our community.
Nominations are encouraged on behalf of individuals who have taken social responsibility and good citizenship to new heights. Achievements may relate to:
volunteering in projects which address local social or economic concerns; and
working beyond expectations for a social service agency or charity contributing to the benefit of our local community.
When making your nomination, please explain how your nominee met, or meets, the criteria. If nominating an individual who is currently employed by a social service agency or a charity, please clarify how this individual has demonstrated dedication above and beyond their job description to provide aid in our community.
Please provide as much information as you can. Feel free to attach additional information in support of your nomination.
Previous Recipients:
| 2025- | 2015- Jules Tupker |
| 2024- Diane Delin (Alzheimers Society) | 2014- Stacey Livitski |
| 2023- Dodie LeGassick (Environment North) | 2013- Patrick Morrissey |
| 2022- Moses Sheppard (Salvation Army) | 2012 - Gareth Pritchard |
| 2021- Volker Kromm (RFDA) | 2011- Linda Bruins |
| 2020- Gladys Berringer (Our Kids Count) | 2010- Gwen O'Reilly |
| 2019- Julio Chiodo (Dew Drop Inn) | 2009- Michael Sobota |
| 2018- Joshua Donald Hewitt | 2008- Margaret Phillips |
| 2017- Peter Panetta | 2007 - Jorma Sarkijarvi |
| 2016- Marilyn Grudniski | 2006- Heero Huitsing |
BAY's Board of Directors is proud to host two annual community BBQs in support of local charities and organizations. These events not only raise funds for important causes but also strengthen our community by celebrating the power of local support and cooperative values. For more information, or if you would like to volunteer, please contact the Chair of our Board, Erick Bruce at ebruce@baycreditunion.com
