Erminie Cohen Compassion Award
To promote awareness of children in need of families, and to celebrate Erminie Joy Cohen's legacy and caring contribution to so many causes, the New Brunswick Adoption Foundation is establishing a permanent annual award in her memory: the ERMINIE COHEN COMPASSION AWARD. The annual award will go to individuals who exemplify the similar passion and dedication that Erminie demonstrated for children without families in New Brunswick.
Through the generous financial support of New Brunswick Senators, past and present, a permanent sculpture has been created.
After an invitational competition of local sculptors, Werner Arnold’s submission was selected. Arnold whose work is known for its colourful, playful yet complex imagery describes his submitted sculpture concept as “Adoption is a joyous experience that involves great balance and support from the family. It is like a circus act where everything looks easy but takes a lot of work .”
A plaque with the recipients' names will be mounted on the base of the award. The award will be on display on a rotating basis at Public Libraries throughout New Brunswick.