Awards & Scholarships: Lieutenant Governor’s Leadership for Active Commmunities Awards
The biennial Lieutenant Governor’s Leadership for Active Communities Award program recognizes the achievements of the individuals and groups that are leading their communities in strategic change that results in increased citizen engagement and high levels of participation in recreation, sport and active living leading to healthier people and communities.
The most recent awards ceremony took place May 26, 2011 in Edmonton at the TELUS World of Science. Read more about the award recipients and honourable mentions in the official news release.
View photos from the awards ceremony »
You can also download a transcript of the ceremony's keynote address delivered by Gail Surkan, Honourary Director for the Recreation for Life Foundation.
Origin of the Award Program
This awards program initiated by the Honourable Norman L. Kwong will be a legacy of his role as Lieutenant Governor of Alberta (2005-2010) and underscores his belief in the importance of being active throughout one’s life.
The inaugural awards were presented by the Honourable Norman L. Kwong at a gala on May 30th, 2009 at Government House in Edmonton.
Resources
For more information regarding the application process for the Lieutenant Governor’s Leadership for Active Communities Awards, please click on the relevant resources below.
Links
Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
Contact
Carol Petersen
Recreation and Community Development Manager
Phone: 780-415-1747
cpetersen@arpaonline.ca
Applications Currently Closed
Recipients
| Year | Recipient Name |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Kelsey Dunham – Community Leader of Tomorrow Award |
| 2011 | Brent Stenson – Outstanding Community Leader Award |
| 2011 | Ray Danyluk – Elected Community Leader Award |
| 2011 | Russ Pawlyk – Professional Leadership Award |
| 2011 | Envision Innisfail Advisory Committee – Group Spirit of Community Leadership Award |
| 2009 | John Logan - Outstanding Community Leader Award |
| 2009 | Sol Rolingher - Corporate Community Leader Award |
| 2009 | Greg Krischke - Elected Community Leader Award |
| 2009 | Bryn Lewin - Community Leader of Tomorrow Award |
| 2009 | The Ptarmigan Nordic Ski Club - Group Spirit of Community Leadership Award |
