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June 28, 2001

Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Ron Lemieux will salute five Manitoba individuals and organizations today at a ceremony at the Legislative Building to acknowledge winners of the Prix Manitoba Award for Heritage.

"This is a celebration of the commitment and excellence that is so evident in the field of heritage," said Lemieux. "The dedication to preserving our heritage that we acknowledge and applaud today provides a real legacy for all the people of Manitoba."

Five individuals and organizations will receive the Prix Manitoba Award:

• Distinguished Service Volunteer: Earl T. Mills of Winnipeg, for his leadership in the development of the Manitoba Electrical Museum. This year marks the conclusion of his 30-year dream to preserve and display the electrical history of Manitoba for the benefit of school children and the general public.
• Organization Award: Manitoba Crafts Museum Volunteers of Winnipeg, who are integral to the management and operation of the Manitoba Crafts Museum, as well as its library. Over the past 70 years, hundreds of individuals have given their time, energy and skill to support the collection and plan for its future.
• Distinguished Service Vocational Award: Nancy Anderson, assistant curator of Dalnavert Museum of Winnipeg, for her contribution to the understanding and appreciation of Manitoba's heritage and her work in education and public programs. She has served on the executive of the Association of Manitoba Museums and taught courses in education, public programs and collection management.
• Education and Communication Award: Board of directors, Morden and District Museum, who have turned a vision into reality with the transformation of a small museum gallery into a regional educational resource. Their work has introduced new initiatives that have enabled the museum to develop and expand. It is now recognized as a valuable educational resource for the region.
• Project Award: The Memorial Park-Selo in Dauphin, for ensuring that a significant part of Manitoba's Ukrainian history is preserved. The memorial park that has been developed pays tribute to Ukrainian pioneers and servicemen and servicewomen, and provides a permanent reminder for future generations.

The Prix Manitoba Award Program was created in 1988 to recognize organizations and individuals who have enriched the lives of all Manitobans through their contributions and achievements in the fields of heritage, recreation and the arts. Sixty-one awards have been given out since that time.

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