SASKATCHEWAN YOUTH AWARD RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED

Premier Brad Wall announced today the names of six young people who will receive the Saskatchewan Youth Award.

"The future of a society can be measured in terms of its young people," Wall said. "They will be key as we continue to build our economic momentum. The 2007 recipients represent the calibre of commitment, achievement and leadership we experience from our youth here in Saskatchewan, which is another reason to be optimistic about our future."

Established in 2006, this is the first provincial award to recognize Saskatchewan citizens ages 15 to 24 who have made valuable contributions to the province and demonstrated outstanding achievement.

The 2007 recipients are:

• Alyssa Anderson, Lloydminster
• Mandy Cmoc, Yorkton
• Jessica Hueser, Prince Albert
• Neil Kalra, Saskatoon
• Raymond Ko, Saskatoon
• Meahgan Sweet, Wiseton

The recipients will receive their awards this fall. Recipients are selected from nominations submitted by the public. Selections are made by an independent committee comprised of members of the Saskatchewan Honours Advisory Council and youth representatives.

For more information on the Saskatchewan Youth Award or the Saskatchewan Honours and Awards Program, please visit www.ops.gov.sk.ca/protocol.

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For more information, contact:

Jill Welke
Office of the Provincial Secretary
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2687
Email: jill.welke@gov.sk.ca