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News Release: 2023 4-H Canada Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction Provide $80,000 to Youth Leaders

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Ottawa, ON, Oct. 11, 2023 – The 2023 recipients of the 4-H Canada Leadership Excellence Awards of

Distinction (L.E.A.D.) have been selected.

 

The most prestigious scholarship available to 4-H members, L.E.A.D. is generously supported by long-time 4-

H Canada partner, CN, and provides each of the four recipients with $20,000 toward their four-year post-

secondary education. Each scholarship is connected to one of 4-H Canada’s four leadership development

pillars (Community Engagement & Communications, Science & Technology, Environment & Healthy Living,

and Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security). In addition to scholarship funds, recipients benefit from an

ongoing mentorship with a prominent expert from their chosen field of study.

 

Congratulations to the 2023 4-H Canada L.E.A.D recipients:

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L to R: Amy Bishop, Andrew Jones, Victoria Pitsiaeli, Olivia Taylor

  • Amy Bishop - St. Mary’s, NL
    Environment & Healthy Living
  • Olivia Taylor – Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove, NL
    Community Engagement & Communications

“Each year, with CN’s support, we are able to help impressive youth leaders attain their educational goals, not only by providing them with significant financial support, but also by pairing them with a mentor from their desired career field,” explained Hugh Maynard, 4-H Canada Interim Chief Executive Officer. “This year’s recipients have shown tremendous leadership skills and have worked incredibly hard to positively impact their 4-H clubs, their communities, and the world. We are proud to support the next step in their exciting educational journeys, and look forward to seeing what the future holds for these bright young leaders.”

In partnership with CN, 4-H Canada launched this scholarship in 2015 to recognize 4-H members who have leveraged their 4-H experience to become exceptional leaders, and gone on to share the best of themselves with their communities - demonstrating leadership excellence, community impact, and personal development.

“CN partners with 4-H at the national level to support stronger, safer communities across our network,” said Janet Drysdale, CN Senior Vice-President and Chief Stakeholder Relations Officer. “4-H programs like the L.E.A.D. scholarship help build the next generation of leaders, the people that will drive future advancement and growth in the regions our customers and employees call home.”

4-H Canada congratulates the 2023 L.E.A.D. scholarship recipients. For more information on the L.E.A.D. scholarship, visit 4-h-canada.ca/lead.

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About 4-H Canada
For 110 years, 4-H Canada has been one of the most respected positive youth development organizations in Canada. 4-H Canada has 17,434 members and nearly 7,000 volunteer leaders participating in more than 45,000 projects. Our goal is to help young Canadians “Learn To Do By Doing” in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment. We believe in nurturing responsible, caring and contributing youth leaders who are committed to positively impacting their communities across Canada and around the world. To learn more about 4-H Canada, please visit 4-h-canada.ca and follow our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN’s network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,600-mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.


For more information, media may contact:

Jessie Christie
Director of Communications
4-H Canada
jchristie@4-h-canada.ca

Jonathan Abecassis
Director, Public Affairs and Media Relations
(438) 455-3692
media@cn.ca