As part of International Literacy Day, the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Honourable Tom Osborne, Minister of Education are extending congratulations to Ashley King, recipient of the 2021 Council of the Federation Literacy Award for Newfoundland and Labrador. Premier Furey and Minister Osborne presented the award to Ms. King at Confederation Building earlier today.
In 2018, Ms. King made the life-changing decision to return to school to obtain her high school diploma, with the goal of having a career and being a positive role model for her young children. Her positive attitude, hard work and determination to succeed have allowed her to improve her literacy skills. Ms. King achieved her high school equivalency diploma in June 2021, and is now pursuing her post-secondary credentials in Executive Office Management at College of the North Atlantic.
The Council of the Federation Literacy Award celebrates the valuable contributions made by Canadians in the field of literacy, as well as adult learners who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to literacy. The award is presented each year to learners, educators, volunteers, community organizations, and businesses in each province and territory.
Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society. The Provincial Government released a five-year Adult Literacy Action Plan in 2019 to help adult Newfoundlanders and Labradorians gain the literacy skills needed to lead healthier, more productive lives and to fully participate in the province’s economy.
Quotes
“On behalf of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador, congratulations to Ms. Ashley King on receiving the 2021 Council of the Federation Literacy Award. I commend Ms. King on her hard work and determination to succeed. She has shown exceptional commitment to literacy, and is truly deserving of this recognition.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
“Our government recognizes the importance of supporting literacy and essential skills development in Newfoundland and Labrador. We want to support all people in reaching their potential. Congratulations to Ms. King on receiving this prestigious award.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Education
“I want to thank the Discovery Centre for giving me the opportunity to finish my ABE and for nominating me. I also want to thank the Council of the Federation for selecting me to receive this award. No matter what you go through in life, hard work and determination will always pay off.”
Ashley King
2021 COF Literacy Award Recipient
-30-
Learn more
The Council of the Federation Literacy Award
Follow us on Twitter: @GovNL and @EDU_GovNL
Media contacts
Meghan McCabe
Office of the Premier
709-729-3960, 725-9231
meghanmccabe@gov.nl.ca
Tina Coffey
Education
709-729-1906, 687-9903
tcoffey@gov.nl.ca
Ashley King
709-771-3466