JANUARY 8, 2020
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Elsie Kawulych is the recipient of the 2019 Education Award
Vegreville’s own Elsie Kawulych holds her AFP 2019 Education Award. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)
Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent Elsie Kawulych has a huge and selfless heart. Because of that, the Vegreville resident was recently recognized for her generosity, hard work and commitment to Ukrainian culture and education in this province. She was chosen to receive the 2019 Education Award. The honour was bestowed upon her by the AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals Edmonton and Area Chapter). She accepted the award on Nov. 21 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. The ceremony also coincided with the National Philanthropy Day ‘Change the World with a Giving Heart’ that was only fitting for this deserving individual. Elsie was nominated by the University of Alberta Faculty of Arts. Members of the faculty stated that: “Elsie has been a leader in Alberta’s Ukrainian communities for many years. Elsie has a real passion for the Ukrainian culture and she is always promoting and preserving her heritage. As well, she is committed to the educational and recreational activities for youth and building the community of Vegreville.” This 2019 Education Award was given to Elsie because of her establishment of an endowment
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for undergraduate and graduates from the Kule Folklore Centre at the University of Alberta. The endowment has allowed students to do ground breaking research, and increase their knowledge and skills in Ukrainian and Canadian folklore studies. As well, members felt Elsie’s volunteer efforts and support of education at the University greatly assisted its society.
Elsie said she was surprised and happy to be the recipient of the 2019 Education Award. “I was pleased to receive this award because it showed what I did helped the betterment of the community. I feel I am the recipient of this award because of the memorial donations I gave to families when they lost a loved one where the funds went to the University for Scholarships
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