Marguerite Drake of the Burin Harbour Authority Awarded DFO Prix d’Excellence

ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Prix d’Excellence is one of Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s most prestigious awards, honouring teams and individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the success of the Department’s Harbour Authority Program.

Harbour Authorities are responsible for the day-to-day harbour operations. They have strong links to the fishing industry, a cornerstone of our Canadian culture and economy, which depends on safe, accessible and well-managed harbours.

Today, the Honourable Judy Foote, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, presented the 2016 national Prix d’Excellence in the category of National Individual Commitment to Marguerite Drake of the Harbour Authority of Burin.

This award acknowledges individuals who have shown extraordinary dedication to the ongoing success of their harbours or who have significantly contributed to the Harbour Authority Program over the years.

Marguerite Drake has been the harbour supervisor and bookkeeper for the harbour of Burin since 2003.  For the last seven years, she has played a key role in the development of a mentoring program to provide hands-on financial training to Harbour Authority members across Newfoundland and Labrador. She continues to demonstrate valuable leadership in her participation in and contribution to the strong network of Harbour Authorities within Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Government of Canada is pleased to recognize Marguerite Drake’s contributions to her harbour and to the overall Harbour Authority program in Newfoundland and Labrador.