The recipients of the 21st annual Young Humanitarian Awards, presented by the Manitoba Teachers’ Society, were announced recently and a Thompsonite is on the list.
Hayley Jenkins, who is currently in grade 12 at R.D. Parker, is one of the 27 recipients from public schools across the province being recognized for their work in the community.
Norm Gould, the president of the society, says that this years’ winners have “beautiful humanitarian hearts” and “represent the good in public schools across the province”. Jenkins’ teachers at R.D.P.C. say that description fits her perfectly, as she shows genuine enthusiasm for doing community work.
Jenkins not only participates in efforts at school through groups like “H3” (Hands, Heart and Hope) and S.O.S. (Students Offering Support), but also volunteers on her own time with groups like the humane society. Other projects that she has been involved with over the past few years include the donation of almost 10,000 LBS of food to the local food bank and making quilts for the Thompson Crisis Centre.
She was recognized at the last regular meeting of Thompson City Council with a certificate of recognition.
Jenkins says that she plans on going to the University of Manitoba in the fall to pursue a degree in agriculture.
