The PGI Nova Scotia 2010 Golf Tournament for Literacy was held at the Granite Springs Golf Club on Wednesday, June 23, 2010PGI NS 2010 Sponsorship Opportunity About the PGI in Nova ScotiaThe PGI Golf Tournaments for Literacy was founded by the late Peter Gzowski of CBC Radio's Morningside. Starting from Peter's commitment in the late 1980s to raise $1 million for literacy across Canada, today there are PGI tournaments in every province and territory and the generous supporters have raised more than $10 million. All of the monies raised by the PGI Golf Tournament are used, directly or indirectly, to support adult learners. On behalf of the nearly 4500 adults in learning programs in Nova Scotia, we thank you for your contribution to the work of Literacy Nova Scotia. The late Dr. John Savage can be credited with bringing the PGI Golf Tournaments for Literacy to Nova Scotia. The first Nova Scotia Tournament was held at Brightwood Golf Club when he was Mayor of Dartmouth. A few years later Dr. Savage became Premier and one of the first announcements made by his government was the initiation of a community-based literacy program and at the same time the province matched the funds raised at the tournament. The Nova Scotia PGIs have been held throughout the province, from Baddeck to Kentville, from Pictou to St. Margaret's Bay. At each location, hundreds of volunteers have worked hard to make the events the huge success they have become. In addition to the corporate sponsors many people have supported the events over the years and in many capacities. Nova Learning Inc. and until 2008, the Co-operators have made annual awards to learners. It takes work and dedication to make a Tournament successful and Literacy Nova Scotia is grateful. Learner Recognition AwardsLNS is pleased to announce the 2010 Adult Learner Recognition Awards will be awarded at the NS PGI Golf Tournament on June 23. These awards are given to adult learners in Nova Scotia who have shown
exceptional progress and achievement in learning and literacy.
Announcement of the 2009 PGI Learner Award WinnersWe are pleased to announce and congratulate the following winners of the Provincial Learner Achievement and Nova Learning Inc. Nova Scotia Learner Awards. Each year two adult learners are recognized at the PGI Golf Tournament for Literacy. Daniel Rector These awards are given in conjuncture with the PGI Tournament. We thank all of those who applied and encourage learners to re-apply next year. PGI Literacy Grants2010 PGI Literacy Grant Fact Sheet 2010 PGI Literacy Grant Application Form PGI Activity Report for 2009 Grant Recipients PGI PoemsPoetry is another part of the spirit of celebration at the PGIs in Nova Scotia and, in fact, across Canada. As Peter Gzowski put it, “in the days before radio and newspapers, nothing happened until somebody wrote a poem about it.” And so, since the first PGI in Nova Scotia, the tournament has had a poet laureate. The poet laureate spends the day with everyone at the tournament and when it is over, he or she finds a quiet spot and makes a poem. It is, and always has been, the defining moment of the day. It captures the spirit of the day and the cause and, of course, helps capture the joy of reading and writing. Past PGI Poems:
Peter Gzowski, 1934 - 2002
Peter Gzowski was a passionate advocate for literacy. He leaves behind him a legacy of support for the cause in the PGI Golf Tournaments for Literacy, that he founded in 1986. He set out to raise $1 million dollars for literacy and raised more than $10 million instead. He is sorely missed by all his friends involved in literacy programs across the country.
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