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2011 Vega Humanitarian Award Winners Announced

The winners of the 2011 Vega Awards have been selected . These annual Humanitarian awards recognize outstanding individuals and companies who go above and beyond the call of duty to help others and have an affinity with their fellow human … Continue reading

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The 2011 Vega Humanitarian Awards

The Vega Awards Every community has humanitarian heroes – exceptional people, clubs, and companies who are willing and able to assist others less fortunate than they are. They donate money, they give time, and they give of themselves. Often, this … Continue reading

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A picture of where H/ V Vega was built in 1891 – 92

Here is a picture of the  boat yard and sheds where Vega was built at Olve, Hardanger, in Norway. The bigger shed on the right is where she started life in the winter of 1891-92. The boat yard is still … Continue reading

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Vega wins an award for Humanitarian Assistance

This prestigious award presented by the Asia Pacific Laureate Foundation came as a complete surprise to us. We were not even aware we had been proposed for it. Meggi and I were given this award in recognition of  “Humanitarian Services … Continue reading

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