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DAN MACPHAIL MEMORIAL BURSARYThe Dan MacPhail Memorial Bursary is awarded each year to a graduating high school student to support and encourage their further studies in science and the environment.
A friend to Coastal Action and a friend of the environment, Dan MacPhail was keenly interested in the natural world and the wise use of its resources. Born and raised in Cape Breton, Dan farmed, fished lobster, raised a family, served in the Second World War, then worked for many years as a ferry operator at Seal Island before changing the direction of his career to pursue his interest in natural resource management. Dan was generous with his time, skills, knowledge, and wisdom. His tremendous interest in nature inspired many. We hope our bursary recipients find their own path pursuing interests and life work that are personally rewarding and beneficial to society at large. 
Zoë Goede is the recipient of our 2021 Dan MacPhail Memorial Bursary.
Past Recipients
Zoë Goede, Park View Education Centre, 2021
Robyn Lohnes, Park View Education Centre, 2020 Joshua Foster, New Germany Rural High School, 2019 Claudia Cook, Park View Education Centre, 2018 Kristen Hopkins, Park View Education Centre, 2017 Bailey Silver, Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School, 2016 Laura McGinnis, Bridgewater Jr./Sr. High School, 2015 Brittany Lantz, Park View Education Centre, 2014 Rebecca Fancy, New Germany Rural High School, 2013 Naomi Hughes, Park View Education Centre, 2012 Lucas Mader, New Germany Rural High School, 2011 Kirk Herman, Park View Education Centre, 2010 Shane Sabean, Lunenburg High School, 2009 Melissa Deal, Park View Education Centre, 2008 Kent Mader, New Germany Rural High School, 2007 Graeme Fraser, Forest Heights Community School, 2006 Brittnee Zwicker, New Germany Rural High School, 2005 Alicia Fancey, New Germany Rural High School, 2004 Julia Beresford, Lunenburg High School, 2003 Cheryl Nauss, Park View Education Centre, 2002 |
PAUL MACDONALD VOLUNTEER AWARDWe love our volunteers at Coastal Action! Each year we recognize all the great work our volunteers do for us by handing out our Paul MacDonald Volunteer Award.
Paul MacDonald was a prominent volunteer with Coastal Action for almost 20 years. He was a board member as well as an almost permanent fixture on any of our projects that took place in and around the Mahone Bay area. Paul and Bebe, his trustworthy black lab, spent hundreds of hours helping out with water quality monitoring and fish habitat restoration in the Mushamush River. He also donated his time and materials for making tern decoys and signs for our Roseate Tern Recovery Program. Paul was extremely generous in providing his time and support to Coastal Action and we're honored to hand out our volunteer award in his name. 
Willa Jensen is the recipient of our 2021 Paul MacDonald Volunteer Award for her work on our Environmental Education programs.
Past Recipients
Willa Jensen, 2021 John McNeil, 2020 Dr. Alan Warner, 2019 Peter and Martha Kinley, 2018 Bob Zinck, 2017 David Maxwell, 2016 Wayne, Yvonne and Genna Carey, 2015 Rick Welsford, 2014 Barrie Clarke, 2013 Carroll Randall, 2012 |
