FREDERICTON (GNB) – Social Development Minister Madeleine Dubé will receive the Raoul Léger Memorial Award from the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers.

This award, the most prestigious honour awarded by the association, is presented annually to a social worker in New Brunswick who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of the practice of social work in the province. It is named in memory of Raoul Léger, a New Brunswicker who was killed in 1981 while working as a missionary in Guatemala.

“I am humbled and proud to receive this award in honour of Raoul Léger, who dedicated his life and career to enhancing the quality of life of those less fortunate,” said Dubé. “Coming from a social work background, I thank the association for this recognition and acknowledgment.”

Dubé was chosen from a list of 30 extraordinary individuals who were nominated for their actions and their proven leadership. Before getting involved in politics, Dubé practiced social work in a number of fields of practice from family therapy, individual and group counseling, and clinical specialist to lecturing at l'Université de Moncton in the Addiction Certificate program.

As a social worker, Dubé never relented in her efforts to improve the lives and well-being of New Brunswickers in every role she has taken on and in every position she has held. In January, l'Acadie Nouvelle recognized Dubé as one of the three most influential personalities and public figures in New Brunswick.

“Our association is pleased to recognize Minister Dubé for her continuous work with vulnerable New Brunswickers and her commitment to the values of social work,” said New Brunswick Association of Social Workers president Barb Whitenect.
    
The award will be presented to Dubé during a ceremony in Tracadie-Sheila on June 7.  


05-06-13