Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan Receives Community Leadership Award at the 2026 Outstanding Canadian Awards
The Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan (FCAV) is proud and honoured to have received the Community Leadership Award at the 2026 Outstanding Canadian Awards, held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Venu Event Space in Vaughan, Ontario.
The award recognizes FCAV’s commitment to community leadership, volunteerism, cultural preservation, and service to the Filipino Canadian community and the wider Vaughan community.
Leading the delegation was FCAV President Erlinda Insigne, accompanied by eight members of the Board of Directors and two advisers. Their presence represented the collective dedication, teamwork, and shared vision of the association’s leadership and volunteers, whose continued efforts help strengthen community connections and promote Filipino culture, values, and heritage. The FCAV awardees included: Gloria Pasildo VP, Hermogena Benesa Treasurer, Sonny Martinez BOD, Attila Magyar BOD, Joel Medalla BOD, Edna de Guzman BOD, Merly Raposas BOD, Anselma Paulino BOD, Lurve Deblois Adviser and Tony Insigne Adviser.
This recognition is a meaningful milestone for FCAV and a tribute to the many individuals who have contributed their time, talents, and passion to building a stronger, more inclusive, and vibrant community. It also inspires the association to continue its mission of fostering unity, encouraging civic participation, and creating opportunities for cultural exchange and community engagement.
FCAV extends its sincere gratitude to the Outstanding Canadian Awards organizers for this honour and congratulates all the fellow award recipients whose achievements and contributions make a positive difference in Canadian society.
Congratulations to the Filipino Canadian Association of Vaughan! This award belongs to the entire FCAV family—its members, volunteers, supporters, and community partners. Together, we celebrate this achievement and look forward to continuing our service to the community with pride, dedication, and the Filipino spirit of Bayanihan.
Maraming salamat po!
