Unama’ki – Cape Breton, NS – The Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership, administered by the Cape Breton Partnership, is announcing the launch of the 2024 Welcoming Spirit Awards, a new recognition focused on honouring individuals and organizations in Unama’ki – Cape Breton that have made significant contributions to fostering welcoming and inclusive communities for newcomers.

The Welcoming Spirit Awards are designed to celebrate those who demonstrate genuine respect and openness towards newcomers to our communities across Unama’ki – Cape Breton, as well as those who contribute to intercultural understanding and hospitality.

“Recognizing and celebrating the efforts of those who make our communities more welcoming reminds us of the everyday actions we can all take to help newcomers feel at home,” says Kailea Pedley, Program Manager of the Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership. “We are excited to shine a light on the individuals and organizations that truly make a difference in the lives of newcomers and welcome the world to Unama’ki – Cape Breton.”

If you were born outside of Canada and now call Unama’ki – Cape Breton home, you are invited to submit a nomination for individuals and organizations who helped to make you feel welcomed or helped you in integrating into your community. Nominees will be evaluated based on their involvement in activities that support and integrate newcomers, such as providing guidance through cultural differences, engaging them in community events, and connecting them to local networks and resources.

Nominations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on October 1, 2024.

To make a nomination, visit www.capebretonpartnership.com/2024-welcoming-spirit-awards/ or call (902) 258-7331.

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Media Contact:
Jeremy Martell, Director of Communications
Cape Breton Partnership
902-562-0122
Jeremy@capebretonpartnership.com

About the Cape Breton Partnership:
The Cape Breton Partnership is Unama’ki – Cape Breton’s private sector-led economic development organization that supports companies and entrepreneurs by promoting our Island as a great place to live, work, and invest; growing a culture that values and celebrates creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; and connecting entrepreneurs and companies to the resources they need to succeed. For more information, visit www.capebretonpartnership.com/.

About the Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership:
Administered by the Cape Breton Partnership, the Cape Breton Local Immigration Partnership (CBLIP) is a collaborative initiative designed to foster welcoming communities that support the full participation of newcomers in the social, economic, political and cultural life of Cape Breton-Unama’ki. For more information, visit www.capebretonpartnership.com/CBLIP.