Don’t hesitate! Nominate! The 2007 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards are closing soon!

There are only a few days left to nominate deserving individuals and educators for a Canada Post Community Literacy Award.

These awards highlight and celebrate the achievements of Canadians making a special effort or an important contribution to improving our literacy landscape. The Canada Post Community Literacy Awards will recognize up to 52 adult learners and educators in either Individual Achievement or Educator categories.

Submissions must be received in Ottawa by midnight on May 25, 2007. Finalists will be named in July and winners announced in September. Winners will be recognized at ceremonies in their communities and awarded a prize of $300 (Individual) or $500 (Educator).

Anyone interested in submitting a nomination can visit the 2007 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards website at www.canadapost.ca/literacyawards for full program details and to download a nomination form.

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