NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR VOLUNTEER MEDAL

Saskatchewan residents have until October 18th to nominate individuals for the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.

The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal recognizes citizens who have provided outstanding volunteer service or exceptional community involvement.

"We can be proud that Saskatchewan has the highest rate of voluntarism in Canada," Lieutenant Governor Gordon Barnhart said. "The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal is fitting recognition for those who give so generously of their time and talents."

"This medal provides an opportunity to express appreciation for the exceptional volunteers in our province," Provincial Secretary Glenn Hagel said. "They make all of us proud to live in Saskatchewan."

Any Canadian citizen who is a current or former long-term resident of Saskatchewan is eligible for nomination. The only exceptions are presently serving members of Parliament or the Legislature and members of the judiciary. Groups or organizations cannot be nominated. Posthumous nominations are not accepted.

Since its inception in 1995, ninety-four recipients have received the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.

People may call toll-free 1-877-427-5505 for information and nomination forms or visit www.gr.gov.sk.ca/protocol.

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For More Information, Contact:

Gladys Wasylenchuk Government Relations Regina Phone: (306) 787-1370 Email: gwasylenchuk@gr.gov.sk.ca Cell: (306) 529-8630