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The British Columbia Ambassador Program is pleased to announce the selection of the 2014 Ambassador Team. During a gala event, Saturday, August 16, three candidates were chosen to represent the province as youth ambassadors.

Juliana Martine of Oliver, Navjot Takhar of Kelowna, and Cheyanne Friess of Trail were the successful candidates.

The British Columbia Ambassador Program is an annual event that takes place in August. This program is open to any young man or woman age 17 to 24, who has previously held an Ambassador/Royal title in British Columbia.  Each year, three members are chosen to represent the youth of our province. As part of their duties, they travel throughout the province promoting our mandate of Education, Motivation, and Self-Esteem.

Saturday’s awards ceremony included presentation of three post-secondary bursaries as well as several scholarships.

Awards were presented to the following:

Top 3 Community Table: Winner:  Juliana Martine, Oliver

Top 3 Community Presentation Winner: Juliana Martine, Oliver

Top 3 Public Speaking Winner:  Juliana Martine, Oliver

Top 3 Knowledge Winner:  Juliana Martine, Oliver

Rita McKay Bursary:  Presented to: Brant Webster, Lytton
Top 3 Fundraising Winner:  Brant Webster, Lytton
Top 3 Sponsorship Winner: Brant Webster, Lytton
Top 3 People’s Choice:  Winner: Brant Webster, Lytton

Top 3 Promotion Winner:  Navjot Takhar, Kelowna

Friendship Award:  Victoria Watson, Quesnel