Prince County students receive Millennium Excellence Awards

Wade MacLauchlan, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island, congratulates third year arts student Caitlin Brown (left), of Richmond, PEI, and third year music education student Deidre Gallant (right), of O’Leary, on winning Millennium Excellence Awards. Brown and Gallant each received a $4,000 award. The Millennium Excellence Awards are awarded based on academic achievement, community service, leadership, and interest in innovation. Created by the federal government, the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for Canadians to learn, grow, and contribute to their communities.