Each year, VHA’s annual Leadership Awards program serves as an opportunity to build and strengthen VHA’s culture of leadership by recognizing individuals across the organization who demonstrate exemplary leadership.

We are proud to announce 2026’s winning nominees in each of the four categories:

• Meggha Sheth – Leading with Purpose
• Vicki MacCallum – Building Bonds that Matter
• Angelita Gonzales – Empowered Everyday
• Harpreet Buttar – Leading the Future of Health and Independence at Home

Each category recognizes a unique set of skills and qualities exemplified by our award winners and nominees:

Each of our winners will receive a $500 cash award, an engraved award plaque, and an invitation to VHA’s annual Recognition Party. Additionally, each winner will be celebrated with a feature article on The Loop and VHA Website. Stay tuned for each of the upcoming articles!

We are also pleased to announce this year’s honourable mentions for each of the categories as well:

• Isabel Terrell – Leading with Purpose
• Kester Hunte – Bonds that Matter
• Jeanie Lee – Empowered Everyday
• Amelia Puccini – Leading the Future of Health and Independence at Home

Congratulations to our winners and thank you for the dedication shown by each of our nominees. And to everyone who took the time to nominate our incredible people, thank you – we can’t wait to hear your suggestions again next year.