A couple of students from southwestern Manitoba have been recognized for outstanding contributions to healthy living in their communities.

Premier Greg Selinger on Thursday honoured 10 students at the 2015 Premier’s Healthy Living Award for youth ceremony.

Emma Gray is a Grade 12 student at Erickson Collegiate.

She was recognized for her work with the gay straight alliance group at the school.

The other recipient from southwestern Manitoba was Samantha Geekie from Strathclair School.