Grand Falls-Windsor Resident Presented with Literacy Award

The latest recipient of the Council of the Federation (COF) Literacy Award was honoured at a special ceremony in Grand Falls-Windsor today. The Honourable Susan Sullivan, MHA for the District of Grand Falls-Windsor-Buchans, on behalf of the Honourable Danny Williams, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, presented Lillian Moores, a resident of the town, with the COF Award medallion and certificate signed by the Premier.

�The 2008 award was presented to a literacy leader � an accolade Ms. Moores more than deserves,� said Premier Williams. �Over the past 20 years, she has been involved with Literacy Newfoundland and Labrador, the Laubach Literacy Council, and is an Adult Basic Education instructor. I am pleased we are honouring Ms. Moores with this award for her more than two decades of promoting literacy.�

The COF Literacy Award was created in 2004 in recognition of the importance of literacy as an essential building block to a vibrant society and economy. The award recognizes the valuable contributions made by Canadians in the field of literacy and is presented annually in each province and territory.

This is not the first time Ms. Moores has been recognized for her work in literacy. In 2006, she received the Volunteer of the Year Award for Laubach Literacy and the Canada Post Educator Award in 2007.

�I had the honour of nominating Ms. Moores for this literacy award,� said Minister Sullivan. �Her dedication to the promotion of literacy throughout the years has been remarkable, and as a fellow teacher, I marvel at her contribution to enhancing the educational achievement and personal accomplishment of countless people in Central Newfoundland.�

The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Education, also offered his congratulations to Ms. Moores. �Improving literacy levels is not something that can be accomplished by government alone,� said Minister King. �It requires the combined efforts of our education system, community organizations, and teachers and volunteers. It is because of people like Ms. Moore that individuals are able to increase their literacy levels, and I commend her for her many years of dedication.�

Nominations for the 2009 COF award have been called with entries to be received on or before May 15.

The Council of the Federation comprises all 13 provincial and territorial premiers. It enables premiers to work collaboratively to strengthen the Canadian federation by fostering a constructive relationship among the provinces and territories, and with the federal government.

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