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Executive Council
May 14, 2012

The following statement was given today in the House of Assembly by the Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister Responsible for the Volunteer and Non-Profit Sector:

Minister Congratulates URock Volunteer Award Recipients

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the recipients of the 2012 URock Volunteer Awards. The red carpet was rolled out this past Saturday night as we honoured this year’s award recipients at a special gala event. Our winners blew us away with the work they have done, and continue to do, not only in this province but around the world.

The URock Volunteer Awards were established to recognize the remarkable ways in which young people are giving back to their communities. Nominations are accepted in two categories – individuals, and organizations or non-profits. Individual nominees are evaluated based on outstanding voluntary contributions and must be 30 years of age or under and a current or past resident of Newfoundland and Labrador. Organizations or non-profits must be youth-led and are also evaluated based on their achievements and contributions.

Mr. Speaker, the sheer volume of contributions made by this year’s nominees is extraordinary. For this reason, choosing just eight recipients was indeed a challenge. Our lengthy list of award nominees certainly signifies that there are countless young volunteers in our province who deserve to be honoured for their efforts. Each with their own remarkable story to tell, they have all made tremendous contributions to their communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the recipients of the 2012 URock Volunteer Awards. They are:

Award winners received custom-designed electric guitars and all guests enjoyed performances by some of the province’s top musical acts. The event was hosted by Newfoundland and Labrador actor and comedian, Jonny Harris. As Minister Responsible for the Volunteer and Non-Profit Sector, I sincerely thank those who nominated these outstanding young people and also those who came out Saturday night to support them.

Mr. Speaker, I ask all members of this House to join me in congratulating the 2012 URock Volunteer Awards Winners.
 

Photo: (1st row l-r): Patrick Flannigan, HMNA Eco Kids(Lawn) ; Bailey Tarrant, HMNA Eco Kids; Ashley Turner, HMNA Eco-Kids; Shaunta Pike, HMNA Eco-Kids; Kellee Strang, HMNA Eco-Kids

(2nd row l-r): Regan Burden (Port Hope Simpson); Jenna Kelly (Spanish Room); Christian Legge (St. John’s)

(3rd row l-r): Nathan Whalen (St. John’s); Blair Trainor (St. John’s); Ian Locke (Meadows); Honorable Nick McGrath, Minister Responsible for the Volunteer and Non-Profit Sector; and Ryan Furlong (Plate Cove West)

2012 05 14                  2:40 p.m.

 
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