The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, will host the 15th Annual Premier’s Athletic Awards tomorrow (Wednesday, June 26) at 5:00 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, Portugal Cove Road, St. John’s. The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development, will emcee the event.

The Premier’s Athletic Awards recognize athletic excellence in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as provide some assistance with the costs incurred through training and competition.

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Media contacts
Erin Sulley
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960
erinsulley@gov.nl.ca

Gina MacArthur
Children, Seniors and Social Development
709-729-3768, 730-2977
GinaMacArthur@gov.nl.ca