The Mackenzie awards celebrate an entire generation of youth that are giving back, donating their time and money, and inspiring others to create change – not just change in a few years – change NOW!

Mackenzie Investments realized Canadian teens were a powerhouse of giving, after they commissoned a 2007 philanthropy survey (check it out) of Canadians aged 13-19 to measure their giving and volunteering beliefs, actions and trends.

The astounding key findings include:

1) 93% of Canadian teens have been involved in philanthropic activity

2) With their own money (ie from part time jobs or allowance) the 3 million teens in Canada donate an average of $293 a year, just below the $400 Canadian adults donate

3) On average teens raise $516 per year through fundraising efforts

4) 84% of teens donate at least 5 hours a year to charitable causes

THE AWARDS:

-The winner receives a prize of $5,000 to go to their charity of choice and $1,000 in cash for themselves, to help invest into their future.

-The five runners-ups receive $500 each for their charity of choice.

-The deadline for entries is in November, 2010.

Are you active in your community and interested in applying?! Celebrate all the great things you do – and help out your favorite charity at the same time! Check out guidelines and the application for the awards HERE

Check out the Winner and Runner-Up’s Profiles!

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