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Canada Post announces finalists of the 2010 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards

July 21, 2010

Canada Post today announced the finalists for the 2010 Canada Post Community Literacy Awards.

“The 28 finalists have shared stories of perseverance, overcoming great odds and the value of community support for literacy programs and their students,” said Anthony Wilson-Smith, Vice-President Communications and Public Affairs at Canada Post. “Each submission is a success story in its own and we are proud to recognize their efforts today.”

Finalists were chosen by Canada Post judging committee in two categories: Individual Achievement and Educator categories and come from across Canada. Literacy advocates from organizations across Canada will determine the winners.

About Canada Post and literacy
Canada Post has been a literacy advocate for almost two decades, from the Santa Letter-writing Program, to hundreds of community literacy groups. Established in 1993, the Canada Post Community Literacy Awards aim to discover and acknowledge the achievements of Canadians who have made a special effort or an important contribution to literacy. For more information, canadapost.ca/literacyawards.