Dr. Alan Middleton Workplace Literacy and Learning Award
The 2011 nomination process is now closed.
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, management, union, government and literacy professionals involved in workplace literacy and essential skills.
Watch a video of this year's Life Literacy Night awards celebration and hear from inaugural Dr. Alan Middleton Workplace Literacy and Learning Award 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.
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