Every year IDI Toronto organizes a media launch to kick off the nomination process for Public Heroes Awards. This event is also the venue for recognition of the youth, future Public Heroes. At the media launch, youth is recognized, who has demonstrated outstanding performance through participation in volunteer, co-op education, or cadet programs in first responder services, and Canadian Armed Forces. Media Launch for Public Heroes Awards 2020 was held at
PEEL REGIONAL POLICE EMIL KOLB CENTRE
180 DERRY RD. MISSISSAUGA, ON L5T2Y5
Below is a list of the youth, who were recognized:
| Services | Presenter | Youth |
| Peel Regional Police | Chief Nishan Duraiappah | Brianna Sookdeo |
| Central York Fire and Emergency Services | Chief Fire Prevention Officer Ryan Schell | Mathew Jelley Lucas Stonehouse |
| Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services | Fire Chief Deryn Rizzi | Shakira Rodriguez |
| Peel Regional Paramedic Services | Deputy Chief Brian Gibson | Simon Harris |
| Toronto Paramedic Service | Commander Janice Baine | Ryan O’Grady |
| Toronto Police Service | Sergeant Rich Sidhu | Bryan Franco |
| HMCS York | YTB Determined | Garshen Pathmalingam Ordinary Seaman |
| York Regional Police | Not being presented | Kirsten Heard |
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