Manitoba: Red Cross Announces Humanitarian Award Recipients

Topics: Manitoba
July 31, 2013

Awards to be presented at upcoming Power of Humanity Awards Luncheon,
Presented by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
 
(Winnipeg, July 31, 2013) The Canadian Red Cross in Manitoba is announcing the recipients of two prestigious awards to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Manitoba humanitarians, and inspire others to pursue humanitarian goals. The recipients are:
  • Gail Asper, O.C., O.M., LL.D. – 2013 Humanitarian of the Year
  • Hannah Taylor – 2013 Young Humanitarian of the Year
“The Red Cross is honoured to recognize Gail Asper and Hannah Taylor as this year’s Humanitarian Award recipients,” said Tansey Buike of the Canadian Red Cross in Manitoba. “Their tireless efforts have helped make their communities and the world a better place and inspire others to do the same.”
 
“Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is proud to continue to support the Canadian Red Cross Humanitarian Awards,” said Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries President & CEO Winston Hodgins. “This year’s award recipients have shown tremendous dedication to worthy causes through their tireless volunteerism. Ms. Asper and Ms. Taylor are proof of what a positive difference an individual can make in our community. On behalf of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, thank you for all the work that you do, and congratulations.”
 
The recipients will be honoured at the 2013 Power of Humanity Awards Luncheon, sponsored by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, on Sept. 12, 2013 at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg. Proceeds from the event will support the humanitarian work of the Red Cross in Manitoba. For more information and to purchase tickets, phone 982-7330 or visit www.redcross.ca/manitoba.
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