OTTAWA, March 31, 2022 – Youth Science Canada is pleased to announce the seven recipients of its 2022 Distinguished Service Award. The Awards annually recognize up to ten volunteers and staff who have made an outstanding contribution, through innovation, long service, or leadership, to the organization or its programs at any level. Nominations are submitted by any two volunteers or staff at any level (by January 31) and selection of the recipients is made by the Board of Directors.
Congratulations to (left to right in photo):

• Gina Collins, Peterborough ON
• Fiona Cuthbert, St. John’s NL
• Leonard Foster, Richmond BC
• Louise McLellan, Cornwall ON
• Svetlana Mikhaylichenko, Toronto ON
• Guy Roy, Montreal QC
• Nathalie Rudner, Thornhill ON

Recipients receive a crystal award, which is usually presented at a Regional STEM Fair or the Canada-Wide Science Fair.