Governor General to Present Duke of Edinburgh's Awards to 49 Young Canadians

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April 19, 2007
OTTAWA¿Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will present The Duke of Edinburgh's Young Canadian Challenge Gold Award to 49 young Canadians. The ceremony will take place on April 20, 2007, at Canada Post Corporation's convention centre, 2701 Riverside Drive, at 10:30 a.m.
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards Young Canadian Challenge was founded by His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, to encourage personal development and community involvement in young people. The program, open to all young Canadians aged 14¿25, has Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.
As National Chair of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, the Governor General will preside over her first Gold Award ceremony.
For more information on the event or the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award, please contact Karen Gormley at 613-232-0925 or visit www.dukeofed.org.
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Media informationRideau Hall Press OfficeMarie-Paule Thorn 613-993-2569www.gg.ca

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