Lethbridge native among those honoured with Queen’s Jubilee award

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This is the first year the arts recipients were honoured with a medal at the ceremony.

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Lt.-Gov. Mitchell says the awards recognize the many contributions that these dedicated young Albertans have made to date.

“While at the same time encouraging their ongoing development as community and artistic leaders. I wish them well with their continued education and I look forward to seeing where their common spirit of adventure and dedication to excellence take them in the years ahead,” Mitchell said.

Each award includes a $5,000 cheque, a letter of congratulations from the minister of Culture and Tourism and a medal and letter of commendation presented by the lieutenant-governor.

Minister of Culture and Tourism, Ricardo Miranda, says these 10 extraordinary students have accomplished so much to add to the quality of life for Albertans. 

“From exceptional artistic talent to raising awareness and advocating for change on important issues, these young Albertans are dreamers and leaders. I am humbled and inspired by their accomplishments, and I wish them continued success in their future goals,” he added.

The 2017 citizenship award recipients are:
–    Thomas Banks from Edmonton
–    Julia Caddy from Calgary
–    Jess Francis from Drumheller
–    Emili Gubskaya from Calgary
–    Hebatullah Iftikhar from St. Paul
–    Samiha Sajida from Edmonton
–    Sean Sander from Lethbridge
–    Nick Yang from Edmonton

The 2017 arts award recipients are:
–    Anna Luth (Forseth) from Calgary (Visual Arts)
–    Taylor Yanke from Calgary (Performing Arts)

The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Citizenship medal and scholarships in performing and visual arts were established in 2002 to acknowledge those who support and contribute to their communities through public service, voluntary endeavour and artistic accomplishments.

A selection committee chooses recipients of the citizenship award from the Alberta high school students who received the Premier’s citizenship award that year.

Students can apply directly for the arts scholarship through the Alberta Foundation of the Arts.

Since the program’s inception, 119 individuals have received the citizenship award and 33 have received the arts award, including the recipients for 2017-18.