County of Grande Prairie FCSS Director Kathleen Turner (second from left) is presented with the Chris Henderson Lifetime Achievement Passionate Hearts award on Tuesday. Photo courtesy County of Grande Prairie Facebook page
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Passionate Hearts awards handed out in person for first time in three years
Feb 15, 2023 | 2:28 PM
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The 17th annual Passionate Hearts awards were handed out on Tuesday to seven individuals and four organizations for their contributions to social services within the region.
Sponsored by Family Community Support Services in the city, the county, and the towns of Sexsmith, Beaverlodge and Wembley, the awards celebrate individuals and groups that enhance social services or generally improve the quality of life within the region.
Exceptional Service awards were presented to six individuals:
- Rick Zimmerman, Operations Manager, Rising Above
- Myles Edgar, Teacher, Athletic Director & Leadership Advisor, Peace Wapiti Public School Division —Beaverlodge Regional High School
- Stacy Rorem, Assistant Principal, Peace Wapiti Public School Division — Robert W. Zahara School
- Lee Boylan, Principal, Grande Prairie & District Catholic Schools — Holy Cross School
- Corrine Shmyruk, Principal, Grande Prairie Public School Division — Parkside Montessori
- Jill Kergen, Community Outreach Librarian, Grande Prairie Public Library
