UCC officers announce deadline for Shevchenko Medal nominations

WINNIPEG - UCC President Eugene Czolij and chair of the National Organizing Committee of the 20th Congress of Ukrainian Canadians, Sophia Kachor, announced that the deadline for receiving nominations for the Shevchenko Medal is June 30.

"Shevchenko Medals are awarded to individuals of Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian descent, as well as to organizations, for their outstanding national contribution towards the development of Ukrainian life in Canada," said Mr. Czolij. "This award by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress recognizes the important role leadership and commitment play in maintaining a viable community," he added.

The Shevchenko Medals will be awarded in four categories: community development, culture and the arts, education and sport. Up to three medals will be awarded in each category. Nomination forms and criteria for the medal can be obtained from the National Office of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (456 Main St., Winnipeg, MB R2B 1B6). Nomination forms can also be downloaded from the UCC website at www.ucc.ca.

The Shevchenko medals will be presented during the 20th Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians to be held in Winnipeg on October 5-8.

The Ukrainian Canadian Youth Leadership Awards also will be presented during congress.

"The Ukrainian Canadian Youth Leadership Awards are presented to any young adult of Ukrainian descent, between the ages of 18 and 29, who has made a significant contribution to the broader Ukrainian community and for the betterment of Canada," explained Mr. Czolij. "Leadership can be expressed as excellence in communication, initiative, teamwork and consensus-building, as well as establishing a positive profile for the Ukrainian Canadian community," he added.

Any two individuals or any organization can nominate someone for the Ukrainian Canadian Youth Leadership Award. Nomination forms and criteria for the award can be obtained from the UCC's National Office or the UCC website. Deadline for nominations: June 30.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, May 20, 2001, No. 20, Vol. LXIX

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