QCGN launches call for nominations for the Sheila and Victor Goldbloom
Distinguished Community Service Award

MONTREAL, June 22 /CNW Telbec/ - The Quebec Community Groups Network is seeking individuals who have made significant contributions to the vitality of the English-speaking community of Quebec for the 2010 edition of the Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Distinguished Community Service Award.

Launched during the kick off of the QCGN's 15th anniversary celebrations last fall, the Award was instituted to honour individuals like Dr. Victor and Mrs. Sheila Goldbloom who have gone above and beyond in contributing to the vitality and understanding of English-speaking Quebec.

At the QCGN Members Convention in Quebec City on June 11, Dr. Victor Goldbloom was on hand to launch the official call for nominations for the 2010 edition of the award. Dr. Goldbloom once again thanked the Network for the honour in naming its distinguished community service award after him and his wife Sheila. Dr. Goldbloom also encouraged Quebecers to celebrate community leadership by bringing forward worthy candidates for the honour.

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.

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

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