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Rumbolt Inspiration & Education Award presented to Scott Hancock

Liberal MHA Yvonne Jones presented the first ever Rumbolt Inspiration and Education Award to Scott Hancock on December 21, 2011 at Labrador Straits Academy.

“This award is offered to a student who has inspired others by overcoming personal challenges and continuing on with their education,” said Jones. “Scott has demonstrated courage and determination and has set an example for other students to follow. He has a positive attitude, excels at school and sports and has reached out to many of his peers. Scott inspired me and I congratulate him.”

Jones noted that the purpose of the award is to motivate students while rewarding those who have overcome significant obstacles.

“It was my pleasure to present this award to Scott,” said Jones. “He is a dedicated and inspirational student who maintains a strong academic standing while being involved in all aspects of school life.”

The Rumbolt Inspiration & Education Award is a new award and named after Eliza Rumbolt, Grandmother of Yvonne Jones. Ms. Rumbolt’s battle with cancer was one of courage and strength as she struggled to maintain a home and support a family.

“I was always inspired by the stories about my Grandmother Rumbolt, of the kind and caring person she was,” said Jones. “Despite her own struggles it was always said that she started everyday with a smile and a determination to make it better then the last. Through my own experience in the last year, I not only remembered those words that were told to me by Grandmother’s sister Clara Penny, and Grandma's Children, I practiced her positive nature and held her determination.”

Jones noted that she established the award in memory of her Grandmother but also to recognize the many people in the District of Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair who inspired her by reaching out and offering support despite their own challenges.

“This award is to salute my Grandmother but also to recognize a younger generation of people in Cartwright- L’Anse au Clair who are not just leading positive lives but reaching out and helping others as well,” stated Jones.