Friday, February 25, 2011

"Contributions to P.E.I. heritage honoured"

"Edouard Blanchard named Volunteer of the Year, one of 22 awards handed out at Heritage Week ceremony at Beaconsfield." 
AWARDS LIST
General Awards -
  • George Arsenault and Sally Ross for Acadian Mi-Careme;
  • John Brehault for The Life and Times of Daniel J. MacDonald;
  • Roy Campbell and Robert Gelineau for Searletown Road farmhouse restoration;
  • Lorena Gillis Cardwell for Lorena's Notebook: A Family Memoir;
  • Clyde River Women's Institute for Clyde River Historical Homes and Buildings calendar;
  • Delores Griffin for A  P.E.I. Mother's Legacy of Love;
  • Dr. A.E. Bud Ings for Vet Behind the Ears;
  • Heather Irving for writing the book Andy's;
  • Wayne MacKinnon for a historical book on Holland College;
  • Summerside and Area Historical Society for holding Heritage Circles;
  • Summerside Lest We Forget Committee for worn on Gathering Stories from Veterans;
  • Stratford for featuring War Veterans on Bus Shelters;
  • George Wright for The Surviving Wrights of P.E.I.;
  • Wyatt Heritage Properties for its Open Suitcase Education Program;
  • Isaac Stewart for his Dedication to Island History.
Special Awards-
  • Natural History Activity:  Diane Griffin;
  • Volunteer of the Year:  Edouard Blanchard;
  • Publication of the Year:  Rusty Bitterman for Sailor's Hope;
  • Mary Cornfoot Brehaut: Jean Bernard;
  • Irene Rogers Award:  Bonshaw Hall Co-operative for Bonshaw United Church Restoration;
  • Wendell Boyle Award:  Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival;
  • Award of Honour:  Gilbert Clements.
Congratulations recipients!! 
c.f.  The Guardian Newspaper, Feb. 24, 2011, page A3

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