For immediate release
November 10, 2009

MPP DUNLOP WELCOMES NOMINATIONS FOR LEADING GIRLS/WOMEN

(Orillia) Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop is encouraging local schools and community and volunteer organizations to identify nominees for the Leading Girls and Women / Building Communities Awards.

The Leading Girls Building Communities Award for females under the age of 18 recognizes and celebrates girls who demonstrate exceptional leadership in working to improve the lives of others in their schools or communities.

The Leading Women Building Communities Award is for those aged 18 and over. Nominees will have demonstrated exceptional community leadership to improve the lives of others.

“I would be pleased and honoured to nominate girls/women in my riding for these most prestigious awards,” said Dunlop. “I encourage local schools and community groups to contact my office in Orillia or Midland for the list of criteria and necessary forms. I will gladly forward them to the Minister Responsible for Women’s Issues.”

The deadline for nominations for the Leading Girls and Women / Building Communities Awards is January 8, 2010.

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Please see nomination packages attached to this release for further information.

Media Contact:

Garfield Dunlop
(705-326-3246) Orillia office