Strini Reddy is devoted to the well-being of children. After experiencing racism and upheaval in his native South Africa, he taught in three other countries before settling in northern Manitoba. Throughout his 42-year career in education, he was known as an inspiring leader who spearheaded initiatives to address poverty, develop literacy skills in pre-schoolers, and strengthen the community. Notably, he served as head of the council that developed the province’s early childhood education policy, and recently established a summer learning enrichment program for underprivileged children.