The Helen Carswell Leadership Award

York Region

Helen Carswell Leadership Award

Helen Carswell Leadership Award 2023 Recipients

In 2023, AS York instituted The Helen Carswell Leadership Award in memory of Helen Carswell; a client and leader who lived a life of generosity, gratitude, optimism, and kindness. The award is given annually to a family, business or group that demonstrates Helen's guiding values.

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AS York is thrilled to recognize recipients of this award - members of the society and community who have made  significant contributions to the Alzheimer Society of York Region and had a formidable impact on the lives of those impacted by dementia. Our sincere thanks to these award recipients for their kindness, commitment, hard work and volunteer leadership.

2023 - The Cliff/Laird Family
(pictured right: Stephen Cliff, Lori Cliff, Theresa Laird, Dr. Alan Carswell, Don Carswell)

2024 - Darlene Marando

Nominations:

2025 nominations for the award close September 12, 2025. Download a nomination form here.

Criteria for the award can be found here.

Please join us in congratulating the recipients of The Helen Carswell Leadership Award