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Weyburn’s Junior Citizen of the Year receives award

Weyburn student Megan Ebel has now received her award as one of Saskatchewan’s Junior Citizen of the Year, first announced in June.
Megan Ebel

Weyburn student Megan Ebel has now received her award as one of Saskatchewan’s Junior Citizen of the Year, first announced in June.

Sponsored by SWNA (which includes the Weyburn Review and Weyburn This Week newspapers), in partnership with SaskPower and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, the award recognizes young people (8 to 18 years of age) for their ability to overcome challenges, their positive lifestyles, community and school spirit, and their caring and responsibility. Each award recipient receives a $3,000 bursary provided by SaskPower.

The virtual 2021 Junior Citizen of the Year award ceremony was held on June 23.

“I was super surprised,” said Megan of this award. “I knew I had been nominated, by (teacher) Margot Arnold. When she contacted me, she said I wanted to nominate you for this. I was surprised she thought I was someone who fit the criteria.”

Despite extraordinary personal challenges, Megan completed high school with high grades, and made outstanding contributions to her family, school and community.

Megan served on the Student Representative Council in both Grade 11 and 12, and graduated from Grade 12 with a 90 per cent average. She served as co-chair of the SRC, and as Youth Mayor for the City of Weyburn Youth Council in her Grade 12 year, after she was recruited by Landon Field to be part of this group.

She also served as co-president of a highly successful Junior Achievement company, which chose to donate proceeds to the Canadian Mental Health Association and to a local family in need.

In addition, Megan organized a COVID-friendly high school graduation “reverse parade” for the Class of 2020.

Throughout her family’s difficulties, Megan took on many chores at home, including assisting her younger brother when he was treated for a dislocated shoulder. Megan has been described as a caring and community-minded person, who inspires others to help make the world a better place.

Megan just completed her first year of a Bachelor of Science program at the University of British Columbia, and while it was all online, she said there are hopes her second year will be transitioning back to in-person learning. She is hoping to become an agrologist.