Women Girls and Cindy Russell

cole secondaire de Clare: The selection process was very difficult as the calibre of nominees was exceptional, according to The Chronicle Herald. The release states the awards identify and recognize initiatives, facilities, media, individuals, and groups in Nova Scotia who are making a difference for women and girls. Through these awards we are able to identify the tremendous programs and people that advance participation and leadership opportunities for women and girls in the province , says Cindy Russell, Director of Women Active-NS, in a news release. The finalists include: Program Trendsetter Award: -Patates Actives , École secondaire de Clare; -Becoming an Outdoors Woman NS ; -Sole Sisters Womens’ Races, Li’l Sister Race, & Girls Gone Gazelle Run Clubs, Stacy Chesnutt; -YWCA Halifax, Girls Activate; Program Trendsetter Award: -Anchor City Rollers; -InHae Park & YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth Centre for Immigrant Programs; -Take it Outside Girls!; Media Trendsetter Award: -Chad Lucas – Sport Quarterly; -Gail Mac Dougall – The Casket; -Monty Mosher – Freelance sport journalist; Leadership Trendsetter Award: -Hanan Dehrab; -Colleen Jones; -Cindy Tye; Finalists for Trailblazer Trendsetter Award: -Peggy Gallant ; -June Lumsden; -Debby Smith; Winners will be announced at an awards brunch on April 2. For more information, to support the awards, or to purchase tickets visit The keynote address will be given by Victor Montagliani, president of the Canadian Soccer Association and chair of the National Organizing Committee for the FIFA Women World Cup Canada 2015. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.