Alex K. Paterson, Elsa Bolam and Richard Walling honoured for outstanding
contributions to the vitality of English-speaking Quebec

MONTREAL, Sept. 24 /CNW Telbec/ - The Quebec Community Groups Network is pleased to announce the winners of the second annual Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Distinguished Community Service Award which celebrates individuals who have gone above and beyond in contributing to the vitality and understanding of English-speaking Quebec.  This year's laureates are lawyer and longtime community volunteer Alex K. Paterson, theatre icon Elsa Bolam and health care activist and community advocate Richard Walling.

The Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Distinguished Community Service Award was launched during the 15th anniversary celebrations of the QCGN last fall to honour individuals who have built bridges of understanding between Quebecers of different backgrounds. The Network was honoured to name its community service award after Dr. and Mrs. Goldbloom who embody the values the award seeks to honour.

To read the full press release, go to www.qcgn.ca.

The Quebec Community Groups Network (www.qcgn.ca) is a not-for-profit organization bringing together 36 English-language community organizations across Quebec. Its mission is to identify, explore and address strategic issues affecting the development and vitality of English-speaking Quebec and to encourage dialogue and collaboration among its member organizations, individuals, community groups, institutions and leaders.

For further information:

Rita Legault, Director of Communications, [email protected]
Telephone: [phone], ext. 223, mobile: [phone]