SASKATCHEWAN YOUTH AWARD PRESENTED

Today in Regina Premier Brad Wall presented the Saskatchewan Youth Award to five young people. The Saskatchewan Youth Award is bestowed on citizens ages 15 to 24 who have made significant contributions to Saskatchewan through personal accomplishments and outstanding achievement.

"These recipients have each achieved a level of commitment, excellence and leadership that gives us yet another reason to be optimistic about our future here in Saskatchewan," Wall said. "I want to thank all of them for their continued dedication and for their contributions to their community and our province."

The 2008 recipients are:

• Bryce Ehman, Weyburn 
• Jasmine Erickson, Estevan 
• Justin Gryba, Saskatoon 
• Nicole LaPlante, North Battleford 
• Sarah Thiesson, Clavet

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.

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For more information, contact:

Nicole Fellinger
Office of the Provincial Secretary
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1370
Email: nicole.fellinger@gov.sk.ca