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Kelly Carrington Staff Writer This year's Spirit of the Trout Festival Awards were given to two deserving members of the community. One can be found helping at the Personal Care Home, among other activities, while the other is an active part of the Student Leadership Council at his school. Monique Wall and Mark Linnick were this year's winners of $500 apiece. The Spirit of the Trout Festival Award recognizes the efforts of youth in the community who go above and beyond to help others. Wall, a Grade 10 student at Hapnot Collegiate, met those guidelines to a T as she volunteers with the Girl Guides. Wall has spent over 10 years in the organization. She is now a Ranger who always finds time to help with the younger girls. She also finds time to volunteer at the Personal Care Home and Northern Lights Manor, as well as St. Peter and St. James Anglican Church. The Flin Flon Pentecostal Assembly has also benefited from Wall's volunteering as she helps with Sunday school and the nursery. In the community, Wall has helped with the Relay for Life, Demolition Derby, community clean-ups and greening projects. Wall was nominated by Hapnot Collegiate's Jackie Hritzuk. Mark Linnick found himself nominated for the award after years of volunteering, fundraising and being part of community groups. Linnick helps to plan dances at Creighton Community School, where he is a Grade 11 student. Linnick's most recent success came in organizing a wake-a-thon at the school to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. The teen is active in many school events from spirit week to assemblies, said nominator Lisa Buettner. Linnick was chosen to participate in the Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Forum, which recognizes students for their involvement and further enhances leadership skills. Outside of school, Linnick represents the youth of Creighton on the Community Policing Board. Linnick is a well-rounded athlete as well, as he plays hockey and volleyball. Wall and Linnick were two of five youth nominated for their community-minded efforts. Hollee Babcock, vice-president of the Flin Flon Trout Festival, says she hopes to see even more nominations next year. Applicants must be nominated and accept their nomination for the award. Those nominated must be outstanding in the community through volunteering and involvement. Nominees must be in high school. Wall and Linnick participated in this year's Trout Festival as winners of the award.
