Community and Civic Spirit Awards

Four Nova Scotia communities have earned this year’s Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award for their exemplary civic and community spirit.

Communities being recognized are:

• Glace Bay, Cape Breton Regional Municipality
• Petite Rivière, Lunenburg Co.
• Port Williams, Kings Co.
• Potlotek First Nation, Unama'ki/St. Peter’s

“I am delighted that there were a large number of applications from all over Nova Scotia for this year’s award,” said Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc. “While only four communities can be selected each year, I wish to thank each community for taking the steps to nominate themselves for the award.

“It is clear to me that there is a wonderful sense of pride and community cohesion that is reflected in this year’s applications and I look forward to presenting the award at each community’s celebratory event.”

The award celebrates the power, strength and diversity of vibrant communities across the province. Up to four communities are honoured each year. Recipients are chosen by a selection committee based on community applications that best fit the award’s criteria.

Communities selected for the award will be honoured at upcoming community celebrations.

The lieutenant governor will attend the festivities to present an original piece of Nova Scotian Crystal etched with a representation of each community's story.

For more information visit, http://communityspiritaward.ca .