For more than a quarter century, the Co‑operative Spirit Awards have celebrated the people and organizations who embody the values that define Ontario’s co‑operative movement. Since their launch in 1999, these awards have honoured over 130 remarkable leaders, innovators, and community builders whose dedication has strengthened co‑ops across the province. Their contributions—big and small, local and sector‑wide—continue to shape a more resilient, inclusive, and collaborative co‑operative future in Ontario.