Honouring Alberta’s young leaders and artists
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Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani presented the 4ueen¶s Golden Jubilee Awards to 10 young Albertans for excellence in leadership and the arts.
The Golden Jubilee Citizenship award honours students who have shown themselves to be community builders and leaders, civically minded, passionate about volunteering and who whole-heartedly embrace the spirit of their cause. Each year, eight young Albertans receive a medal and a $5,000 scholarship.
The 4ueen¶s Golden Jubilee Scholarships for Performing and Visual Arts honours two students who demonstrate talent, potential and a clear vision to realize their artistic goals through education and training.
“I am moved by the strength, innovation and active citizenship of these dedicated young people. Their commitment to service reflects the best of our communities, and I look forward to seeing where their continued contributions take them in the years to come.”
Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani
“These are 10 well-deserving Albertans who champion diversity, drive positive and lasting change and have achieved meaningful action in their areas of passion and interest. Recipients of the 4ueen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Award energize the people around them and actively seek to impact their communities for the better.” Ron Orr, Minister of Culture
“In this, the year of Her Majesty¶s Platinum Jubilee, congratulations to the 2022 recipients of the 4ueen¶s Jubilee Awards. These unique scholarships recognize Alberta¶s bright future and the innovators, leaders, creators and community builders of tomorrow. Demetrios Nicolaides, Minister of Advanced Education 4ueen¶s Golden Jubilee Citizenship Medal Award recipients Annika Kruger, Calgary Asha Nathoo, Calgary Azaad Gill, Calgary Eric Au, Edmonton Erin Walker, La Corey Jessica Hadwin, Consort Joshua Kroker, Lethbridge Precious Majekodunmi, Fort McMurray 4ueen¶s Golden Jubilee Scholarships for Performing and Visual Arts recipients Wesley O¶Brien, Calgary Emma Rach-Syslak, Calgary The 4ueen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Award was established in 2002 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ascension of Her Majesty 4ueen Elizabeth II to the throne. Since then, 153 individuals have received the citizenship award and 39 have received the arts award. A selection committee chooses recipients for the citizenship award from the Alberta high school students who received the Premier¶s Citizenship Award that year. Students can apply for the arts scholarship through the Alberta Foundation for the Arts. 4ueen¶s Platinum Jubilee Awards The 4ueen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Recognition Act will establish the 4ueen¶s Platinum Jubilee Awards when it comes into force. These awards will replace the Golden Jubilee Awards next year in recognition of the 70 years of 4ueen Elizabeth II¶s reign.