Cathy Lebedovich to Receive Hetman Award
Korinnya is very proud to announce our Musical Director Cathy Lebedovich has been named a recipient of the Hetman Award. This award is presented by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Alberta Provincial Council to recognize outstanding Alberta volunteer leaders who have made a significant contribution to the Ukrainian Canadian community. The awards are presented annually in three categories: youth, adult, and senior. This year's ceremony will be held in Edmonton on October 1.
Cathy is receiving this award to acknowledge over 20 years of service to Calgary's Ukrainian community. After arriving in Calgary with her family in 1982, she became choir director of the St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church Choir, a position she still fulfills today. In 1988, she was a founding member of St. Vladimir’s Sadochok (Ukrainian Preschool) and served as registrar as well as being the first teacher of this program. As the family grew up in the community, she became involved with church youth groups, local dance groups and music lessons. Cathy has tirelessly assisted with all of the fundraising, decision making and driving that accompanies these volunteer efforts.
On top of all this, Cathy has been Musical Director of Korinnya since 1993. As director, Cathy has taken the group on tour across western Canada, as well as many performances close to home. Korinnya has produced two CDs, as well as several other recordings, under Cathy's guidance.
Everyone in Korinnya would like to state how proud we are that Cathy will receive this Award. Cathy, as we enter our fourteenth year, we can't help but feel like you are still stepping in front of us for the first time. With your boundless energy and patience, you have not only taught us the words and notes, but instilled the joy of performing within us. Congratulations from all of us - there couldn't have been a better selection. Mnohaya Lita.
Cathy is receiving this award to acknowledge over 20 years of service to Calgary's Ukrainian community. After arriving in Calgary with her family in 1982, she became choir director of the St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church Choir, a position she still fulfills today. In 1988, she was a founding member of St. Vladimir’s Sadochok (Ukrainian Preschool) and served as registrar as well as being the first teacher of this program. As the family grew up in the community, she became involved with church youth groups, local dance groups and music lessons. Cathy has tirelessly assisted with all of the fundraising, decision making and driving that accompanies these volunteer efforts.
On top of all this, Cathy has been Musical Director of Korinnya since 1993. As director, Cathy has taken the group on tour across western Canada, as well as many performances close to home. Korinnya has produced two CDs, as well as several other recordings, under Cathy's guidance.
Everyone in Korinnya would like to state how proud we are that Cathy will receive this Award. Cathy, as we enter our fourteenth year, we can't help but feel like you are still stepping in front of us for the first time. With your boundless energy and patience, you have not only taught us the words and notes, but instilled the joy of performing within us. Congratulations from all of us - there couldn't have been a better selection. Mnohaya Lita.