News Release             For Immediate  Release

February 16, 2006

Beat Goes On Awards

The twelfth annual Beat Goes On Awards announces its winners. Judges from Grey Bruce Partners in Health chose from entrants nominated by their peers. To receive an award, each candidate is judged within a predetermined set of criteria. This year's winners of the Beat Goes On Awards are:

Organizers acknowledge the tremendous effort in committing to healthier choices. Each winner made exemplary changes toward a heart healthy lifestyle. Their efforts also influenced many others to make heart healthy choices in their lives.

Beat Goes On Awards puts the spotlight on people who are working to create heart healthy environments.  Winners earn the respect and admiration of the community and a plaque to commemorate their accomplishments.

The Grey Bruce Partners in Health coalition thanks everyone who sent in a nomination.  There are many other outstanding efforts in our communities and the coalition commends each one.  Please continue to …  PUT YOUR HEART INTO IT! 

For further information call Public Health at 376-9420 or visit our web site at www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca

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Attachments:

Winner Information and Background

For more information:

Lynda Bumstead

Manager, Chronic Disease Prevention

Grey Bruce Health Unit

(519) 376-9420, ext. 463