CELEBRATION 88 AWARDS

To recognize those Canadians who have made outstanding contributions to
their communities, the Government of Canada is proud to announce the
"Celebration 88" Awards Program.

This program honours Canadian citizens who have demonstrated
characteristics which are in keeping with the admirable ideals of the
Olympic Spirit: hard work, determination, moral character and dedication to
community.

Local Celebration Committees are asked to seek out in their commun y ty
deserving recipients of these awards in their communities.

The "Celebration 88" Awards Program has two parts. The
"Calebration 88" Medais honour individuals who have made outstanding
contributions to amateur sports. The “Celebration 88" Certificates

recognize those who have centributed to the quality of life in their
community. These certificates are to be awarded to neopie in any field of
endeavour.

HOW TO SELECT LOCAL RECIPIENTS OF THE "CELEBRATION 88" MEDALS:

Local Celebration Committees are asked to solicit nominations from
their community. The committee is then asked to select tho recipiants, from
those nominated, by consensus.

Recipients will be awarded their medals by a Member of Parliament at a
ceremony which will be conducted shortly before the arrival of the torch in
their community. In those communities NOT on the Olympic Torch Relay Route,
awards will be made at a designated "Celebration 38" Ceremony.

AWARD CATEGORIES FOR “CELEBRATION 88" MEDALS:

(1) Athlete - Choose one male and one female for their outstanding
contribution to their sport and community.

(2) Yolunteer - Choose an individual for his or her unselfish
contribution te sports and community.

(3) Coacn - Choose an individual for devoting his or her time to the
encouragement of fair play and sportsmanship and for bringing out
the best in the athletes under his or her guidance.

(4) Official - Choose an individual for devoting his or her time to
the promotion of fair play and sportsmanship.

(5) Sponsor - Choose a business that has contributed monetarily, or
with services in kind, towards the development of amateur sport in
the community.

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