SEVEN wins first Youth Award

James Benson Contributor

Excitement was spreading through SEVEN recently. Our Youth Advisory Committee was nominated for the 2010 Northwestern Ontario Youth Achievement and Recognition Awards and is one of the biggest youth events in the great northwest. When word was received that we won, emotions ran wild. There were tears, laughter and, of course, smiles. To win such an award like this is incredible. The feeling to be recognized for the work we do as a team is unprecedented and overwhelming. The work that goes behind each issue is demanding - from staff meetings to deadlines. Each has a task that requires everybody’s mind, body and soul to be connected as one. From my very own experience, having been involved with SEVEN for a few years, I have learned one thing: responsibility. Being responsible for something that involves youth is very critical and demanding, yet fun, exciting and an experience to learn from. As a writer and member of Team SEVEN, our staff works around the clock not only with SEVEN but also in our own time. For instance, when we are not doing any media work, we are out and about working with other youth, talking to them one-on-one. There are those we work with who deal with personal issues. We grace ourselves as a light as we believe it is our calling. As a team, we go out being an open ear to the vast population of young people who want someone to listen to them.

As easy as it may sound, the task itself is very difficult. The body must be physically active, the mind must be leveled and the spirit must be strong and always willing to fight. The end of it is rewarding, another person helped!

It is always a pleasure and an honor when we receive an email from our readers telling us that what we do is amazing. It really is. As we strive to work together, we encourage you to keep in touch with us. Our team is always ready and willing to talk to you. This is why we are here, because we care for you and we highly regard you as being unique and special. Always remember that.  Thank you all for believing in the work we do at SEVEN. Without you, we wouldn’t have gone this far.