ABC Life Literacy Canada

The Dr. Alan Middleton Workplace Literacy and Learning Award recognizes an individual for their outstanding achievement in increasing workplace literacy and essential skills in their community. The honour was established to recognize the outstanding contribution of ABC Life Literacy Canada board member and former Chair, Dr. Alan Middleton.

Nominees can reflect individual employees, organization management including HR professionals and CEOs, and union and government representatives involved in workplace literacy and essential skills.

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2011 Winner: Jeannie Spence

Jeannie Spence is a board member of the BC Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Society (BC HBPA). She was one of the first employees who helped to create the Hastings Learning Centre, so the Racecourse Centre in Vancouver could utilize its resources. Over 100 learners are welcomed for tutoring, group classes and drop-in learning. Jeannie has spent over 30 years as a devoted advocate for the Racecourse centre, often establishing workplace literacy programs with social events, to incorporate literacy in everyday life.

Watch the video of the 2011 Dr. Alan Middleton Workplace Literacy and Learning Award winner Jeannie Spence.

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