| VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR |
| Chosen by the Reigning Monarchs in the first three years, to honour an individual for their contribution and hard work. By proclamation during the third reign, the recipient is now chosen by the Executive Council. |
1996 Mark Babcock 1997 Fred Greaves 1998 Mercedes 1999 Tasha Stevens 2000 Monro 2001 Dan & Debbie Belliveau 2002 John Ribson 2003 Christine Dior 2004 Damien Dommer |
| THE BOVINE AWARD |
| Created by Empress Tracey Bovine Reeves in honour of Empress I, Appointed of Toronto, Lady Lane Bovine. This award was presented to an individual or organization who has provided outstanding contribution and support in the fight against AIDS. The Bovine Award is no longer presented. |
1997 Mercedes 1998 Rui Pires 1999 The Miriam Group |
| THE DRAGON AWARD |
| Created by Empress Alexia Zen to honour an individual or organization who has shown outstanding support of The Imperial Court of Hamilton-Wentworth and the Gay community of Hamilton. The recipient's selfless contribution exemplify the meaning of family. In memory of Alexia Zen, Empress Mercedes will continue to present this award. |
1999 John Berryhill 2000 Tasha Stevens 2001 TICOHW Bingo Collective 2002 Robin Sophia Derring 2003 Zelda 2004 Joanne Champagne |
| THE DAVID HUDSON EXTENDED WARRANTY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
| Created by Empress Mercedes in honour of her late Emperor. This scholarship is sponsored by private donations. The recipient is a post secondary student in the health and science field with an interest in palliative care of people affected by AIDS or AIDS research. The primary goal of this scholarship is to assist the recipient in their continuing education. The scholarship is given directly to the post secondary institute that the recipient is attending. |
| THE ROSEY DOSTAL MEMORIAL FUND |
| In memory of Rosey Dostal (Grand Duke I of London, Buddie Sugarbaker), this memorial fund benefits Emmanual House. |
| THE TRACEY REEVES MEMORIAL FUND |
| In memory of Baroness III, Empress II & V, Tracey Bovine Reeves, this memorial fund benefits the Hamilton Health Sciences Burn Unit. Tracey held an annual fundraiser, The Love Weekend, for the Burn Unit. |
| TRACEY BOVINE REEVES MEMORIAL AWARD |
2002 - IILONNA MARLYN REEVES
2003 Bitsie Vanderbuilt
2004 Kevin Day
| THE ALEX CHEUNG FAMILY UNITY MEMORIAL FUND |
| In memory of Alex Cheung (Empress III, Alexia Zen), this fund was established to bring family members together when finances may prevent one's last wish. Enabling someone to be near their family or loved one was something Alex found to be comforting and fulfilling. The fund will be made available to the residents of Emmanual House at the descretion of The Board of Directors of Emmanual House and Empress I, Mercedes. |
