UCC-SPC 2009 Nation Builders & Community Recognition Honourees

September 09, 2009 -- (Saskatoon) This year marks the fifteenth year that the Ukrainian Canadian community of Saskatchewan, under the auspices of the UCC-SPC, will be celebrating the accomplishments and distinguished contributions of some of its notable citizens.

The 2009 Nation Builder & Community Recognition Awards will be presented to the honourees on Sunday, November 1st at a luncheon to be held in the Adam Ballroom of the Delta Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon. Cocktails are at 12 PM with the luncheon served at 1 PM. His Honour the Honourable Dr. Gordon Barnhart, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan is among the confirmed guests.

This prestigious annual event, initially launched in 1995, recognizes and pays tribute to Ukrainian Canadians chosen by the Awards Committee for their meritorious service.

Nation Builders Awards are presented to persons who have, without reward or gain, made meritorious contributions which have had a significant impact; left a legacy; and/or provided an exemplary role model to the Ukrainian community and/or Saskatchewan-Canada. Recipients of the 2009 Nation Builders Awards are:

Dr. Tony Edward Harras (Regina)

Chief Judge Gerald Terry George Seniuk ret. (Saskatoon)

Orest Warnyca (Regina)

Community Recognition Awards are presented to persons who have made meritorious contributions in one or more of the areas of youth achievement; leadership; volunteerism; cultural preservation & development; and/or creativity & innovation to the Ukrainian community and/or Saskatchewan-Canada. Recipients of the 2009 Community Recognition Awards are:

Creativity & Innovation / Leadership

Michael Dutchak (1921-2008) (Blaine Lake-Saskatoon)

Cultural Preservation & Development

Stan Hawryliw (Edam-Saskatoon)

Albert Kachkowski (Dauphin, MB-Saskatoon)

Catherine Woloschuk (Wroxton-Yorkton)

Leadership / Volunteerism

	Paul Bunka (Saskatoon)
	Glen Tymiak (Tadmore-Yorkton)

Youth Achievement

Carissa Klopoushak (Saskatoon)

Tickets are now available and are $45 (includes $20 tax receipt) and $20 for children 10 years of age and under. MasterCard and Visa orders can be made by calling toll-free 1-888-652-5850 (652-5850 when calling in Saskatoon), or drop by the UCC-SPC office in Saskatoon at 1219 8th Street East.

For more information please contact Danylo Puderak, Executive Director of UCC-SPC at 1-888-652-5850.