Three Winners for Yukon's 125th anniversary $250,000 prize money announced

Tuesday, 6 February 2024 14:32

The 125 Yukon Prize winners from left to right are Matthew Lien, Katherine McCallum, John Serjeantson, Tourism and Culture Minister John Streicker, Amy Kenny and Tedd (Photo Submitted)

The 125 Prize presents Yukoners an opportunity to achieve something extraordinary

Three recipients for Yukon 125th anniversary $250,000 prize has been announced.

On Monday evening, three individuals championing outstanding projects were selected in an event held at the Whitehorse Visitor Information Centre.

The 125 Prize presents Yukoners an opportunity to achieve something extraordinary, whether as individuals or as a group.
A selection committee comprising a range of community members from across the territory determined the three recipients out of 93 interests received, and the $250,000 prize money was shared between the selected three.

The Kluane Compositions project by Matthew Lien received $125,000, It’s Weird Up Here: A project to celebrate small achievements by Tedd Tucker and Amy Kenny received $79,305 and Yukon Alpine Climbing – First Ascent by John Serjeantson received $18,903

According to a media release, the selected projects are expected to run throughout 2024, and that recipients will share their progress on their social media platforms beginning march.

While congratulating the winners, Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker said seeing these ideas unfold in the upcoming year will be truly incredible. He further encouraged all Yukoners to follow along on social media and be inspired by these three innovative and bold pursuits.

The 125 Prize had a two-stage application process. A brief expression of interest form was open until Aug. 4, 2023.

The prize aims is to inspire the next generation of Yukoners to be bold and creative and to entice others to experience the magic of the Yukon.

Yukon’s anniversary is being commemorated from June 13, 2023 – 125 years from when the territory joined Confederation – to June 13, 2024, rather than the calendar year of 2023.

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