Awards

Tony Blair, Nadim Merrikh and Sahba Shahmohammadloo at the Faith Shorts 2011 Award Ceremony. © James Perrin
Guelph, Ontario, 30 December 2011 (CBNS)— Four youth in Guelph, Ontario have been recognized for an effort to make a positive change in the world through a musical video.

Youth group at awards ceremony.North Vancouver, British Columbia, 1 June 2011 (CBNS) — In fall 2010, a member of a youth group in North Vancouver suggested a service project for the group. The idea was that the group enter a national video contest, “Racism. Stop It!” sponsored by Immigration Canada, a federal government department.

Dr. Ruth Vander SteltGatineau, Quebec, 15 February 2011 (CBNS) — Dr. Ruth Vander Stelt, a member of the Baha’i Community of Gatineau, Quebec, has been named one of Canada’s Family Physicians of the Year for 2010 by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).

Naomi Millier with her winning art piece from the 2006 National Native Art ContestDouglas, New Brunswick, 27 June 2008 (CBNS) — Seventh grader, Naomi Millier has been interested in art since she was three years old, having one of her pieces selected for a district wide show in grade one and winning a certificate for another in grade two. But humble about her abilities, Naomi had no idea when she entered the National Native Youth Art Contest that she would take first place, not just once, but two years in a row.

Gander, NL, 15 January 2007 (CBNS) — An innovative online learning resource and an enthusiasm for sharing knowledge has earned a Gander, Newfoundland, teacher the Prime Minister’s Certificate of Achievement.