Award Finalists

Eighteen Nova Scotia innovators who show strong leadership and drive community growth and prosperity, have been selected as finalists for the Celebrating Communities Conference and Awards.

There were 58 entries in six categories: youth leadership, volunteer achievement, social enterprise, community development, collaboration and client service.

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Presenters

Nova Scotia’s communities boast a rich and diverse cultural heritage that supports an expanding creative economy and a powerful mix of entrepreneurship and innovation.

In the course of the two day celebration you will hear from some of Acadie’s top business and community leaders; Allister Surrette, Jean-Paul Deveau, Chris Frotten, Pam Thibault and even Samuel de Champlain. You will also participate in a cultural extravaganza with Ryan Doucette, La Baie en joie and Grand Dérangement.

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Host Community

Yarmouth and Acadian Shores offers visitors an experience shaped by the sea as well as hospitality like no other from its Acadian communities in Clare and Argyle.  Savour traditional meals while listening to local musicians, visit art galleries and artists’ studios, discover Acadian history in the oldest Acadian settlement in the world or discover restaurants and shops in the historic port town of Yarmouth!