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From left to right: Roxy Peterson (Town of Kentville), Steve Wells (Amherst Little League), Michelle Richards (Cross Country Ski Nova Scotia), Marlene Melanson, Robin Norrie, Craig Langille (Town of Kentville), Chris Kendrick (Avon Sport & Social Community)
Missing from the photo: Alnaas Community and Youth Development Association and W.E.B.S Creative Closet, who, unfortunately, could not be there with us.
WOW! What a night!
Congratulations to all the 2024 award winners. Your dedication was inspiring, and your stories were touching. It was easy to tell you all care deeply about the communities you are involved in.
This year, we had:
Avon Sport and Social Community win the Bluenose Achievement Award
Cross Country Nova Scotia Ski Ambassadors win the Mayflower Community Cooperation Award
Town of Kentville: Hemlock Wooly Adelgid win the Connecting People with Nature Award
Town of Kentville, Neighbourhood Outreach Program Coordinator win the EDIA Award
Amherst Little League win the High Five Nova Scotia Champion
Alnaas Community and Youth Development Association win the Event/Program Excellence Award
W.E.B.S. Creative Closet win the Heart of Recreation Award
And two big special congratulations to Marlene Melanson, who won this year's Professional Achievement award, and Robin Norrie, who won the Honourary Lifetime Member Award, for their outstanding, significant, and consistent contributions to recreation in Nova Scotia in their 30+ years in the sector!
Marlene has built a strong community of passionate recreation professionals through her roles with the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, where she is currently the Recreation Director. A strong leader, she leads from behind, giving those around her opportunities to gain experience and confidence. Marlene, you have been an integral part of so many innovative projects across the province, and it's obvious from the number of testimonials that so many look up to you and are lucky to call you a friend and mentor.
Robin, we were honoured to have you attend and accept your prestigious award of Lifetime Member. The many smiles and hugs you received are a testament to the difference you have made and the long-lasting impacts you have had on all of us across the province. Your dedication and commitment to the vision of recreation have shaped many rec professionals today and have ensured the Nova Scotian rec sector is set up for success provincially and nationally.
Thank you, winners, for all you continue to do to help lead healthier futures through recreation. We can't wait to see you and your projects continue to make a difference.
