Several chapters of Intercultural Dialogue Institute have been giving Public Heroes Awards since 2011 to recognize the outstanding service of Police, Fire and Paramedic Services in maintaining public safety.
The goal of the awards is to recognize the dedication and excellence of individual members or team members of police, fire and paramedic services as well as RCMP, OPP, ORNGE and Correctional Services, where applicable, for delivering their services in an ethnically and culturally diverse environment.