Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Health Unit
Health Unit presents Smoke-Free Initiative Awards Hastings and Prince Edward Counties
Five awards presented this month recognize smoke-free efforts for last year.
In Belleville on Mar. 2, winners of the Smoke-Free Initiative Awards for 2010 were honoured. Ms Pat Culhane, chair of the Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Board of Health, presented the recognition plaques.
Recipients were from across the region. “We congratulate these people and thank them for their efforts,” said Culhane. “Their commitment to smoke-free living helps protect us all.”
Smoke-Free Initiative Awards for 2010 were:
Healthy Environment Award for creating smoke-free outdoor space to the Centre Hastings Park Committee.
The citation read, in part, “…the smoke-free property policy will protect the community from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and help prevent young people from starting to use tobacco.”
The award was accepted by Sarah Bowles, Parks, Recreation & Culture Coordinator for the Municipality of Centre Hastings.
Healthy Environment Award for implementing a smoke-free living policy at Wellington Legion Manor.
The citation read, in part, “…the policy prohibits smoking anywhere in the Manor, exceeding requirements under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act.”
The award was accepted by Russell Miller, chairman of the board, and resident Betty Bursey.
Post Secondary Award for creating designated outdoor smoking areas on the campus of Loyalist College, Belleville. The citation read, in part, “…Creating designated smoking areas on campus protects students and faculty from the harmful effect of second-hand smoke and Loyalist College becomes one of the first colleges in Ontario to move toward a smoke-free campus.”
The award was accepted by Maureen Piercy, president of Loyalist College and a member of the Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Board of Health.
School Award for taking the pledge to be tobacco-free during the 2010 baseball season to: Prince Edward Collegiate Institute.
The citation read, in part, “…[the] 15 member baseball team took the tobacco-free pledge and set a standard among their high school peers not to use tobacco during the…baseball season. This pledge, and the support of team mates, also encouraged a team member to quit smoking to play in the league.”
A representative was not available to accept the award in person.
Workplace Award for employers who make at least one policy change to support a smoke-free environment: to Shawn & Krista Fergusson of The Granite Restaurant, Bancroft.
The citation read, in part, “…the Granite Restaurant implemented a no smoking policy on their outdoor patio…[exceeding] requirements under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and [creating] a healthy work environment for all employees.”
The entire Fergusson Family, including young Parker and his baby sister Charlotte were present for the award.
On behalf of Loyalist College, President Piercy accepted the Post Secondary Award for creating designated outdoor smoking areas on the College campus. The Smoke-free Initiative award was presented by Pat Culhane, Chair of the Hastings & Prince Edward Counties Board of Health.
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