b"Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Student Award In September 2023, ASBA celebrated nine student recipients of ASBAs inaugural LieutenantGovernor of Alberta Student Award. Developed in collaboration with the Lieutenant Governorsoffice, this award recognizes students who demonstrate determination, initiative andindependence that leads to their improved success both academically and personally. In attendance was the Honourable Salma Lakhani, AOE B.Sc., LLD (Hon), Lieutenant Governor ofAlberta; and the Honourable Demetrios Nicolaides, PhD, ECA, Minister of Education. The newsrelease and a selection of event photos are available on ASBAs website here.Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student AwardASBA's Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award celebration was held in April 2024, torecognize 12 exceptional First Nations, Mtis and Inuit students. Selected from 230 nominees,these students exemplify remarkable leadership, courage and dedication to their cultures andeducational journeys. The ceremony included remarks from Her Honour, the Honourable Salma Lakhani, AOE B.Sc., LLD(Hon), Lieutenant Governor of Alberta; the Honourable Demetrios Nicolaides, PhD, ECA, Ministerof Education; the Honourable Rick Wilson, Minister of Indigenous Relations; and, ASBAsPresident Marilyn Dennis. The news release and a selection of event photos are available onASBAs website here."