When Her Honour thought about how she could 'reach back' to her community as a gesture of thanks for all its neighbours had done for her, she first reached out to the United Way of Halifax Region. United Way established a Design Committee, made up of people who share the belief that strong communities make a lasting impact on the lives of those within it. This group worked to structure an award that would be inclusive, appealing and a permanent part of Nova Scotia's culture of celebration.
"I extend a heartfelt thank you to the members of the design committee who laboured for months to fine tune the idea of a community spirit award and worked through the hundreds of details."
- The Honourable Mayann Francis
We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals who turned Her Honour's thoughts into action.
Michael Noonan
Acting Director & CEO
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
Catherine J. Woodman
President & CEO
United Way of Halifax Region
Stephen Bornais
Communications Advisor
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Judith Cookey
Community Volunteer
Wayn Hamilton
Chief Executive Officer
African Nova Scotia Affairs