Canada Day is a time to show pride in our great
nation,
and a time to recognize the youth of the land.
The 2008 Youth Nominations from Sooke were - from left
to right:
Tamara Draper, Bryce McMath, Jennifer Emery, Justin Illien,
and presenting the awards is councilor, Brenda Parkinson.
(absent: Meagan Cowan)
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Tamara Draper (on right) was awarded a $1,100
scholarship from Telus, and Justin Illien (second from right)
was awarded a plaque from the Sooke Canada Day Society.
The 2008 Youth Awards took place on stage at the Canada Day
Celebration in Sooke, BC.
The Sooke Canada Day Society is proud to be acknowledging
Outstanding Young Canadians in our area.
*Nominations for 2008 are now closed, but Canada
Day 2009
nominations are welcome
Individuals, schools, colleges, universities, community groups
and businesses can nominate a young person 18 years and younger
who exemplifies the qualities of citizenship that strengthen our
social fabric and enrich our national life.
This young person must have made a truly exceptional contribution
in any number of areas. This could include, but is certainly not
limited to: Community Participation, Promotion of Canadian values,
and Sustainable Development Initiatives.
Nomination Rules
* Candidates must be 18 years of age or younger at the time of their
nomination.
* Candidates must have made a truly exceptional contribution. A
minimum of 100 hours of community service is suggested.
* Nominees must be present at the awards ceremony, or have a friend
or relative to accept the award on their behalf.
* Nominations must be received no later than MARCH 8, 2009
to the Sooke Canada Day Society contact Linda Gordon PH 642-6745
or email
* Nominations will then be forwarded to the Canadian Heritage Regional
Office for final approval. Awards will take place at the Sooke
Canada Day Celebration, July 1 every year.
Nomination
Form http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/canada/youth/Jeunesse_Youth_e.pdf
This award is designed to recognize outstanding
achievements and contributions of young people in their communities
and to the betterment of Canada.
