2017 is a special year for Finnish Canadians, as this year marks the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation and 100 years of Finnish Independence.
This is a year that celebrates milestone anniversaries for both countries, and also marks 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Greater Sudbury is home to a thriving Finnish community, whose contributions on multiple levels, from culture to education to politics, have helped weave the fabric of the Nickel City's society.
To mark the historic intersection of the two nations, Huntington University and the Canadian Finnish Institute (CFI) are calling for nominations for the CFI Commemorative Academic Award.
Up to two awards are available, each valued at $1,500, which will be presented one time only in 2017 in commemoration of the dual anniversaries.
“Huntington University and the Canadian Finnish Institute are proud to support Finnish Canadian students who are making rich contributions in support of Canada-Finnish relations, through their field of study, volunteer efforts, or personal accomplishments,” said Kevin McCormick, President and Vice-Chancellor of Huntington University and CFI chair.
To nominate a deserving Finnish Canadian student, who is enrolled full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution for the 2017-2018 academic year, you may submit a letter of nomination that outlines the reasons for the nomination and provides background information about the nominee’s achievements and accomplishments, contributions and/or community service and how their accomplishments are resulting in a positive impact on Canada-Finnish relations.
Self-nominations will also be accepted. Nominations can be sent to [email protected].
The award winners will be announced in December 2017.
To learn more about Huntington University’s Canadian Finnish Institute, visit huntingtonu.ca.
