Briefly about the individuals being recognized in 2006

Nation Builders
Persons who have, without reward or gain, made meritorious contributions which have had a significant impact; left a legacy; and/or provided an exemplary role model to the Ukrainian community and/or Saskatchewan-Canada.

Dr. Lorne A. Babiuk (Canora-Saskatoon): international authority in veterinary virology and immunology, distinguished researcher, mentor, university professor

Anne Mary Buchko (d) (Goodeve-Ituna): educator, church & community leader, champion of the Ukrainian community, volunteer, mentor, coach, organiser, artisan

Sr. Theodosia (Theresa Papirnik) (Edmonton-Saskatoon): spiritual advisor, leader, humanitarian, visionary, administrator, writer, advocate, volunteer, champion of human rights

Brigadier General Joseph Romanow (Saskatoon-Ottawa): leader, decorated serviceman, author, lecturer, role model, community volunteer and activist

Community Recognition
Persons who have made meritorious contributions in one or more of the areas of youth achievement; leadership; volunteerism; cultural preservation & development; and/or creativity & innovation to the Ukrainian community and/or Saskatchewan-Canada.

Cultural Preservation & Development

Anita Drebot (Sudbury-Regina): tireless volunteer, teacher, organiser, respected community resource in areas of Ukrainian culture, language and traditions

Cecilia Kachkowski (Melfort-Saskatoon): educator, generous volunteer, respected community resource in areas of Ukrainian language and folk-arts, church activist, master gardener

Leadership

Evelyn Darlene Hull (Willowbrook): church and community activist, teacher, volunteer, leader, role model, active in preserving and developing Ukrainian culture through dance

Volunteerism

John Panio (Montmartre): church and community activist, takes on leadership roles, language teacher, dedicated volunteer, musician, promoter of Ukrainian language, culture and traditions

Youth Achievement

Sophia Nahachewsky (Prince Albert): role model, humanitarian, overseas volunteer, altar server, Sunday school teacher, recognized Air Cadet, Ukrainian dancer, musician, high academic achievement

Taisa Trischuk (Yorkton): accomplished dancer and instructor, high academic achievement, school and community leader, organiser, humanitarian, volunteer, musician, youth activist