June 3, 2011

PREMIER HONOURS 10 STUDENTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, HEALTHY LIVING

Premier Greg Selinger presented 10 Grade 12 students from across the province with the Premier’s Healthy Living Award for Youth, at a ceremony held today at the Legislative Building.
“Our award winners share a common thread – a willingness to help others, outstanding leadership qualities and a dedication to healthy living,” said Selinger.  “Their efforts are helping to build stronger, healthier communities throughout Manitoba.”
This year’s recipients of healthy-living awards are:

• Jordan Beer, Springfield Collegiate Institute, Oakbank;
• Grant Burch, Stonewall Collegiate, Stonewall;
• Melissa Campbell, Stonewall Collegiate, Stonewall;
• Sara Catellano, West Kildonan Collegiate, Winnipeg;
• Gurpreet Chahal, Sisler High School, Winnipeg;
• Natalie Dearborn, École communautaire Réal-Bérard, Saint-Pierre-Jolys;
• Veronica Fieldhouse, Glenlawn Collegiate Institute, Winnipeg;
• Shayla Hickie, Morris School, Morris;
• Kevin Nikkel, St. Paul’s High School, Winnipeg; and
• Naomi Sawchuk, Vincent Massey Collegiate, Winnipeg.

Each participant received a medal and certificate for their achievements, as well as a letter of congratulations from the premier.
“These young citizens are outstanding role models for other children and youth,” said Selinger. “They make our province a better place to live and they are truly inspiring.”
The Premier’s Healthy Living Award for Youth builds on the existing Manitoba Youth Leadership Scholarship Program that recognizes Grade 12 students who have engaged in meaningful volunteer activities that promote leadership, citizenship and healthy living in their schools and communities.

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