Executive Council
June 24, 2015
Celebrating Newfoundland and Labrador's Youth
Premier Presents the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Bronze Standard
Recognizing a commitment to community and personal development, the Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, presented 37 young people with the Bronze Standard of Achievement yesterday (Tuesday, June 23) to mark their successful participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program. The ceremony was held at the Confederation Building in St. John's.
"Young people cannot achieve the Duke of Edinburgh's Award without challenging themselves. It takes real effort and real commitment, but the reward at the end is significant. I am proud to celebrate their achievements which are recognized through this prestigious awards program."
- The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Supported annually by the Provincial Government, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a personal development program for young people ages 14-25, regardless of gender, background or ability, and operates in over 140 countries.
A complete list of bronze award achievers recognized at yesterday's ceremony can be found in the backgrounder below.
"The Duke of Edinburgh's Award program instills responsibility to community, encourages youth to volunteer in their communities, and promotes citizenship. The Newfoundland and Labrador Division also has one of the strongest outreach programs for at-risk youth in the country, encouraging their participation in this program."
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for the Office of Public Engagement
The awards include the presentation of a certificate and pin. For more information, visit www.dukeofed.org/nl 
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QUICK FACTS
- The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador presented 37 young people with the Bronze Standard of Achievement yesterday to mark their successful participation in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program.
- Supported annually by the Provincial Government, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a personal development program for young people ages 14-25, regardless of gender, background or ability, and operates in over 140 countries.
- Since 2012-13, the Provincial Government has provided more than $2.1 million to programs and services delivered through Grants to Youth Organizations.
- Budget 2015 includes over $2.5 million for 34 Community Youth Networks across the province.
- Young people are invited to join in the conversation with government at nlyouth.ca , Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook .
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Media contacts:
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Heather MacLean
Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3581 heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca |
Donna Ivey
Special Assistant, Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3551 donnaivey@gov.nl.ca |
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Kip Bonnell
Communications Manager Office of Public Engagement 709-729-1221, 687-9081 kbonnell@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
Duke of Edinburgh's Award - Bronze Achievers
| Patrick Barnes | St. John's |
| Matthew Bishop | St. John's |
| Caitriona Bonia | St. John's |
| Ally Bowes | St. John's |
| Noah Brenton | St. John's |
| Alexander Chaulk | St. John's |
| Jesse Chen | St. John's |
| Kathryn Cowley | St. John's |
| Jack Daly | St. John's |
| Emily Delaney | St. John's |
| Akash Fiech | St. John's |
| Aiden Fitzpatrick | St. John's |
| Michael Flynn | St. John's |
| Mia Gaudet | St. John's |
| Peter Goodridge | St. John's |
| Lindsay Gover | Torbay |
| Kaitlyn Graham | St. John's |
| Nicholas Hale | St. John's |
| Noah Hale | St. John's |
| Kate Hickey | Outer Cove |
| Julia Hill | St. John's |
| Heather Hutchens | Logy Bay |
| Will James | St. John's |
| Matthew Johnson | St. John's |
| Ellen Lee | St. John's |
| Christan Legge, | St. John's |
| Erin McGettigan | St. John's |
| Nicholas McKenzie | St. John's |
| Hope O'Dea | St. John's |
| Neil Rajan | St. John's |
| Riley Shea | St. John's |
| Andrew Shears | St. John's |
| Ethan Slaney | St. John's |
| Jamie Strickland | St. John's |
| Evan Walsh | St. John's |
| Hanna Whittle | St. John's |
| Megan Williams | St. John's |
2015 06 24 4:20 p.m.