Ontario Launches Youth Francophonie Award
September 25, 2009 9:25 AM
McGuinty Government Opens Nomination Period For Francophonie Awards
The Ontario Francophonie Youth Award will recognize exceptional Francophones and Francophiles under the age of 25 who are actively involved in the development of their communities.
This award
will be presented every two years along with awards given to a Francophile and
a Francophone who have made a significant impact on the social, economic, political and cultural vitality and well-being of Ontario's Francophone
community.
The nomination period for the 2010 awards is now open. Submissions will be accepted until January 18, 2010.
QUICK FACTS
- The Ontario Francophonie Awards were created in 2006 as part of the celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the French Language Services Act.
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"Like the Ontario Francophonie Awards, this new youth award is a celebration of francophone culture in Ontario. It will encourage young people to participate even more actively in the lives of their communities."
– Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario
"The Ontario Francophonie Awards represent a unique opportunity to pay tribute to outstanding Ontarians. The creation of the youth award will now highlight the key role young Francophones and Francophiles are playing in Ontario's future."
– Madeleine Meilleur
Minister Responsible for Francophone Affairs
Communities
