[BCYP] ;; inspiring new members

The following individuals have received the Inspiring New Member Award:

2008	Gordon Hall, Pitt Meadows
2007	Rosie Pidcock, Vancouver
2006	Susie Bowles, Langley
2005	Penelope Chua, Richmond
2004	Nitsa Douglas, Kamloops
2003	Elizabeth Tribe, Courtenay
2002	Caitlin Tom, Vancouver
2001	Julia Lockhart, Vancouver
2000	Rachelle Yong, Vancouver
1999	Susie da Silva, Burnaby
1998	Jeff Town, Terrace
1997	Negin Mirriahi, Vancouver

The Inspiring New Member Award recognises those members who have made exceptional contributions to the service and fundraising activities of British Columbia Youth Parliament during their first year as part of the organisation. The award is presented annually to a second year member who has made the greatest contribution to Youth Parliament projects during their inaugural year.

The award was initiated by the desire on the part of Terasen (formerly BC Gas) to sponsor an award for Youth Parliament. The Cabinet of the 68th British Columbia Youth Parliament decided to accept the generous offer by BC Gas and chose to create the Inspiring New Member Award.

The British Columbia Youth Parliament owes many thanks to both Kathi Thompson of BC Gas and Karin Yeung, Premier of the 68th British Columbia Youth Parliament for initiating this award.