October 3, 2009 Premier honours Great Kids for outstanding achievements – Sixteen young people recognized during tenth annual ceremony
Edmonton… Sixteen Alberta children and youth were honoured for making a positive difference in the lives of others at home, at school and in their communities.
Premier Ed Stelmach and Children and Youth Services Minister Janis Tarchuk presented the 10th annual Great Kids Awards during a ceremony at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton on October 3.
“Alberta’s great kids represent the very best of the human spirit,” said Premier Stelmach. “Their kindness, empathy and courage are inspiring, and it’s a privilege to recognize them with this award on behalf of all Albertans.”
2009 Great Kids Award recipients
Fatima Bata – Age 8 – Calgary
Fatima offered encouragement and shared her love of reading as a mentor to a girl in kindergarten through the Buddy Reading Program at her school. She has wonderful communication skills and demonstrates them while volunteering in the community at the Parent Link Centre, raising money for various charities and participating in school musicals. Fatima has a passion for learning and dreams of being a teacher one day.
Zafir Nagji – Age 10 – Calgary
Zafir has a generous spirit. When a woman and her child fleeing family violence took refuge in his family’s home, Zafir was both a helper to the mother and a companion to the young boy. This experience moved him greatly, and he decided to raise money for a local women’s emergency shelter. He also shows compassion through his weekly volunteer work at the George Boyack Senior Care Centre, support of English as a Second Language students from Afghanistan and involvement with the Hip Kids Project. Zafir is also a member of the Eagle’s Back Powwow group, as a grass-style powwow dancer.
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