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Peter Gzowski Award
Awarded forContributions to adult literacy in Canada
CountryCanada
Presented byPeter Gzowski Invitational
First awarded1993; 31 years ago (1993)

The Peter Gzowski Award (originally styled the Peter Gzowski Literacy Award of Merit) is an award given annually by Peter Gzowski Invitational in memory of Peter Gzowski to recognize contributions to adult literacy in Canada.

Winners

Year Winner Notes
2020 Dianne Smith[1] Presented for her work with the P.E.I. Literacy Alliance.
2019 Jacey Firth Hagen[2] In recognition of her Indigenous language advocacy.
2019 Nicole Alty[3] For volunteer service to the John Howard Society of Manitoba.
2018 Christine Melnick[4] In recognition of her creating and running the Share the Magic charity while serving as a Manitoba MLA.
2017 Beth Gillis[5]
2016 Joan Kenny[6]
2015 Peter Mansbridge[7]
2014 Mike Stevens[8]
2013 Gillian Lortie[9]
2012 John Boraas[10]
2011 Jane Patrick[9]
2010 The Arrogant Worms[11] First two-time recipients.
2008 Rick Peddle[12]
2005 Sean Fine[13]
2004 The Arrogant Worms[14]
1998 Jacqueline Thayer Scott[15]
1996 Peter Calamai[16]
1994 Allan Cooper[17]
1993 Denise Donlon[18] First recipient.
? John Fitzpatrick[19] Date of award uncertain.
? Joe Hlavay[20] Date of award uncertain.

References

  1. ^ 'I wanted to inspire my children': Islander receives Peter Gzowski Award for literacy. cbc.ca, February 2, 2020.
  2. ^ Literacy This Week. NWT Literacy Council, May 2, 2019.
  3. ^ Report from the Acting Executive Director John Howard Society of Manitoba, October, 2020.
  4. ^ Tweet by Brian Mayes. Brian Mayes, June 8, 2018.
  5. ^ Tweet by Nova Scotia PGI. NSPGI, June 19, 2017.
  6. ^ PGI 2016. Literacy Coalition of New Brunswick, April 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
  7. ^ Tweet by Shelagh Rogers. Shelagh Rogers, November 13, 2015.
  8. ^ Musician receives award named for Peter Gzowski​. The Sarnia Observer, December 10, 2014.
  9. ^ a b A brief history of YLC. Yamaska Literacy Council, April 19, 2016.
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