Opening greetings and

presentations of awards

Shelby Murray, Entertaining Prior to the Opening.

Presentations of Summer Reading Club Certificates

NEW BRUNSWICK MERIT AWARD PRESENTATIONS

The New Brunswick Merit Awards recognize contributions and efforts of outstanding citizens in the community in six fields of endeavours: Arts & Culture; Business; Community Leadership; Environment; Sport, Recreation and Active Living; and Volunteer Service.                  

Arts & Culture - An individual who has contributed to the support, encouragement and development of arts and culture in the community with performing arts.

SHELBY MURRAY is a remarkable young lady with an enormous amount of talent. For those of you who don’t know her, Shelby is a self taught pianist who is always ready and willing to play. You can sometimes see or hear her play at the Irving Big Stop. You can name off a She volunteers for numerous events like the Terry Fox Run and jam session and has graciously volunteered to play for us on Sunday at the park.

Business - A business that demonstrated community support through job creation, quality service, monetary contributions, or with gift/services in kind toward the development and growth of their community.

COLPITTS WOODWORKERS LTD have been serving Salisbury for over 70 years and have been big supporters of the Community.

Community Leadership - An individual who demonstrates leadership through unselfish contributions to community organizations.

JIM LEWIS worked tirelessly with various individuals and groups to see the Salisbury Youth Park become a reality.

Environment - An individual, organization or business that has made a significant contribution to protecting the environment and/or actively promoted public awareness.

Although a relatively new management, HORSMAN RECYCLING has undergone changes to continue and promote recycling awareness.

Sport & Recreation (Active Living) - An individual or team that has excelled in the area of competition or sportsmanship; or one individual or organization that promotes or facilitates the development of recreation or active living in their community.

ROSE MAGEE volunteers with numerous things in the community. She is the main contact person for the Salisbury & District Recreation Council who give area youth the opportunity to learn how to play team sports and develop good sportsmanship and look after the Youth Park. She coaches many youth teams including basketball and volleyball and has been involved with the Salisbury Tae Kwon Do Club

Volunteer Service - An individual for his or her charitable contribution to their community through volunteer service efforts.

STERLING CONSTANTINE has been very active for many years with the Salisbury Lions Club. You will see him at the pancake breakfasts and auctioneering at their annual auction. His sauerkraut is the highlight of the night! Sterling served twelve years on Village Council and volunteers with the Albert County Food Bank, Mount Eagle Cemetery, Cancer Society, Cancer Relay, and Terry Fox Run to name a few. He is always helping others with odd jobs and you can sometimes hear him sing with the Men’s Choir.