Premier Pat Binns today invited Islanders to submit nominations for the Premier's Council on Healthy Child Development "Champions for Children" Awards.
The Premier's Council on Healthy Child Development Champions for Children Awards are presented annually to Islanders who have contributed to the well-being of young children and their families in PEI.
"I encourage residents to submit names of individuals, organizations, businesses and communities who have contributed to the well-being of young children and their families in PEI," said Premier Binns. "The Champions for Children Awards recognize exemplary practices in Prince Edward Island which contribute to the healthy development of young children."
The awards will be presented to groups or individuals who help to achieve the goals of the Healthy Child Development Strategy.
Nominees must be a residents of Prince Edward Island and have made a significant contribution to the well-being of young children on PEI. Nominees will be considered who have demonstrated cooperation and collaboration, developed partnerships and motivated others, encouraged community action and involvement, conquered challenges, demonstrated practices which ensure everyone feels included in their community, been innovative and creative in addressing concerns, or shown commitment to children and families over a duration of time. Three awards are presented annually.
"Many excellent activities which support PEI children and families are happening everyday," said Premier's Council Chair, David Harper. "The Champions for Children Awards provides an opportunity to show our appreciation for these efforts."
The awards are presented as part of the Healthy Child Development Strategy, which is monitored by the Premier's Council on Healthy Child Development.
The deadline for nominations this year is December 19, 2003. Nomination forms can be picked up at Access PEI sites and are available online at www.gov.pe.ca/hss/hcd