Kevin Chief receives award, with Dr. Randy Kobes, Associate Dean of Science, UWinnipeg, January 28, 2010
WINNIPEG, MB – The University of Winnipeg congratulates one of its most dedicated staff members, Kevin Chief, for winning last night’s Future Leaders of Manitoba Award in the category of Community Service.
Chief is a role-model and advocate for Winnipeg inner-city children and youth and is an inspirational Coordinator of UWinnipeg’s Innovative Learning Centre team. The team has developed and offers innovative programs aimed at closing the graduation gap. The programs offered are grounded in the philosophy of connecting elementary and secondary students to their school community so that youth stay in class, with the hope that each child will see himself or herself graduate and become a university student. Highly successful programs include Eco-Kids summer camps, the after school Eco-Kids on Campus program and an Enviro-Tech course for high school students. Hundreds of Winnipeg children have been touched by these programs.
Chief grew up in the inner-city, attended UWinnipeg and was offered a basketball scholarship. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree and is currently working on his Masters of Arts degree in Education.
Kevin Chief with Eco-Kids, July 2008
Last year, Chief received the prestigious Premier’s Volunteer Service Award.
The Future Leaders of Manitoba Council, in partnership with the Business Council of Manitoba, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce and The Manitoba Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2010 Annual Awards Reception: Celebrating Exceptional Manitobans on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Fort Garry Place.
This event gives Manitoba business leaders the opportunity to honour young professionals who are committed to contributing to the social and economic growth of our province. Three young professionals won awards last night.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Diane Poulin, Communications Officer, The University of Winnipeg
P: 204.988.7135, E: d.poulin@uwinnipeg.ca
