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Jenny Mitchell, a teacher and coach at Summerland Middle School was given the award in Community Engagement.

Lake City Basketball co-director Dustin Hyde who is District Principal of Indigenous Education and Equity was awarded in District Leadership.

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Mitchell and Hyde were in Victoria to receive their awards from Premier David Eby at a ceremony at Government House. They were among 34 recognized in 20 different categories.

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