Nominations Open for 2024 Community Spirit Award
A community cleanup called the Great Garbage Challenge was part of Earth Day activities in Pugwash last April. The community was one of the 2023 recipients of the Lieutenant-Governor's Community Spirit Award. (Contributed)
Nova Scotians are invited to nominate a community that promotes citizen engagement and civic pride for the 2024 Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award.
“The leadership demonstrated by communities across the province is truly inspirational,” said Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc. “Their work reminds me of the goodness that exists in Nova Scotia, and I look forward to learning about the invaluable contributions that will be recognized through the 2024 Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award program.”
Up to four communities are chosen each year by a selection committee based on the award’s criteria. The Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage administers the award.
“The Lieutenant-Governor's Community Spirit Award recognizes Nova Scotians who are welcoming and make their community a great place to live, work and visit,” said Allan MacMaster, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. “This award recognizes communities that go the extra mile to create viable and positive environments for their residents.”
The deadline to submit a nomination is midnight on Wednesday, May 15. Applications are available at: https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future/community-spirit-award
The 2023 award winners were Greenville (Yarmouth County), New Waterford, Pugwash and Sambro.
Quotes:
“Winning the Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award is such an honour for the Greenville Community Centre, Greenville and the volunteer organization that manages it. The centre has been a gathering place for the African Nova Scotia community in Yarmouth, Greenville and the surrounding area for many years. Greenville is one of 52 historic African Nova Scotia communities where indigenous Black Loyalists settled after arriving in Shelburne around 1785. We are very excited to share this award with the community and look forward to the award ceremony and dinner with the Lieutenant-Governor on April 6.”
— Sheridan Lawrence, President, Greenville Community Centre Association
Quick Facts:
- the award program was established in 2007 by then lieutenant-governor Mayann Francis
- 54 communities have received the award since 2008
Additional Resources:
Previous Lieutenant-Governor’s Community Spirit Award recipients: https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future/community-spirit-award