“It was just a super day. We were so proud to win the award and it meant even more listening to Her Honour talk about the importance of community.” Jack van Roestel, Woodville, Kings Co.
"Receiving this award has given us a stronger sense of our identity and the courage to do new things." - Gloria Gilbert, Sable River
“This award brings out the best in people!” - Susan O’Handley, Canso & Eastern Guysborough County
“The process and receiving the award has been very, very worthwhile.” - Hugh Millward, Portland Estates & Hills, Dartmouth
“Winning this award showed us what we have to offer as a community. It was an honour.” - Arlene MacGregor, East River Valley
“The value of this award is that it makes you do some soul-searching as a community; do we meet the criteria of an award-winner? If not, what do we do to be stronger? In our case, we knew we were living in a great place and that we would apply. This process makes us appreciate our community even more.” - Paul Emile LeBlanc, Clare
