Executive Council
May 17, 2017

Media Advisory: Premier Ball to Host Athletic Awards Reception

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host the 13th Annual Premier’s Athletic Awards tomorrow (Thursday, May 18) at 3:45 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s. The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

The Premier's Athletic Awards is a component of the Athletic Excellence Fund designed to recognize athletic excellence of the province's athletes. Financial support is provided to selected athletes to help with costs incurred through training and competition.

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Media contact
Michelle Cannizzaro
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960, 725-9231
michellecannizzaro@gov.nl.ca

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