Huron County, Ontario – At the Huron County Council meeting on November 20, 2024, the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition (SOIC) presented Huron County Warden Glen McNeil with its Community Visionary Award.
This inaugural award recognizes a partner of the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition who demonstrates unwavering support for the isotope industry, values the power of relationships, and fosters collaboration amongst SOIC partners.
“Warden McNeil has been steadfast in the early development of the coalition through both his role as Warden and his role as Chair for the Western Ontario Wardens Caucus” said Jessica Linthorne, President and CEO of the Nuclear Innovation Institute and Co-Chair of the SOIC. “He has amplified SOIC advocacy efforts and is helping us build a brighter tomorrow.”
“I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition from the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition,” said Warden Glen McNeil. “The growth of the isotope industry in Southwestern Ontario represents a tremendous opportunity for our communities, and I am proud to be part of this initiative.”
About the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition
The Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition is a partnership between regional leaders, including the City of Owen Sound and the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII), in collaboration with the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC).
Through its activities, the Coalition aims to unite southwestern Ontario’s isotope community and foster future opportunities to leverage the region’s many strengths. To achieve this, the Coalition will develop a strategic plan to support expansion in the region, increase local awareness of Southwestern Ontario’s role in Canada’s isotope ecosystem, facilitate future public and private investment, and explore ways to grow the region’s role in the global supply.
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