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VICTORIA – Forty-four outstanding British Columbians were today named the recipients of the fourth annual BC Community Achievement Awards by Premier Gordon Campbell and Keith Mitchell, chair of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation.
“It is a privilege to acknowledge the efforts of these individuals who work for the betterment of our communities,” said Campbell. “Their commitment and generosity are inspiring and an example for us all.”
“Because of these individuals, the lives of many British Columbians have been changed for the better,” added Mitchell. “We’re honoured to celebrate the contributions of these exceptional British Columbians.”
The recipients of the 2007 awards are:
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An independent advisory council selects the recipients of the British Columbia Community Achievement Awards. The 2007 advisory council members are Brenda Binnie, president of the Union of BC Municipalities and councilor of Castlegar, Jack Talstra, mayor of Terrace; May Brown, Member of the Order of British Columbia; and past Community Achievement Awards recipients Rob Reid of Victoria and Grace Wong of Vancouver.
The recipients of the 2007 British Columbia Community Achievement Awards will be recognized in a formal presentation at Government House in Victoria on April 25, 2007. Each individual will receive a certificate and a medallion designed by B.C. artist Robert Davidson.
The British Columbia Achievement Foundation is an independent foundation established by an initial endowment of $6 million from the Province to recognize and celebrate B.C.’s spirit of excellence in the arts, humanities and community service. The Community Achievement Awards, launched in 2003, were the first initiative of the foundation, followed by BC Creative Achievement Awards, the BC Award for Canadian Non-Fiction and the Time to Read award for early literacy.
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Press Secretary Office of the Premier 250 213-8218 |
Executive Director British Columbia Achievement Foundation 604 261-9777 |
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