Belleville, Ontario, November 14, 2012 – Loyalist College is pleased to announce that during the 22nd Annual Undergraduate Awards Ceremony on November 13th, 282 awards worth a total of $160,575 were presented to Loyalist students. For many recipients, the financial assistance they receive makes a significant difference in helping to set them up for success now and in the future when they graduate.
“In addition to the financial support, these awards provide our students with encouragement, community recognition, and motivation,” said Loyalist College President Maureen Piercy. “There is a genuine human connection with donors, whose message is: ‘This is important to your life. Congratulations. Keep up the good work, and continue to reach for your goals.’”
The awards ceremony recognized the achievements and talents of more than 240 student recipients, as well as the generosity of private donors, service clubs, community partners and the College Foundation.
A number of new awards were presented for the first time, including:
- Hastings County Women’s Institute Bursary for a female student from Hastings County was presented to second-year Social Service Worker student Natasha Moon.
- Shaun Best Memorial Award was presented in memory of Shaun Best, a talented Reuters photographer. His friends and colleagues provided the scholarship to second-year Photojournalism student Marta Iwanek.
- Jim Harrington Premier’s Award for a returning student in a Technology program was presented to second-year Construction Engineering Technician student Jonathan Plumridge.
- Corps of Commissionaires Award for a student registered in a program within the School of Justice Studies was presented to Christopher Champagne, a second-year Community & Justice Service Worker student.
- Retired Teachers of Ontario District 19 Bursary for a first-year student registered in an education-related program of study was presented to Child & Youth Worker student Ashlee Cooney, a graduate of Quinte Secondary School. Established in November 2011, the award is available to students who have graduated from a publicly funded high school in the Counties of Prince Edward and Hastings.
“I want to thank the many donors who make this program possible, and to recognize the work of the College Foundation Board, whose members play an important role in supporting Loyalist and our students,” added Stuart Wright, Chair of the Loyalist College Board of Governors. “It is wonderful to see the growth in this Awards program. Many of the awards are provided through the College Foundation endowment – an investment which provides important support for Loyalist College students today, and will continue to provide such support through the future.”
(L-R) Child and Youth Worker student Ashlee Cooney, a graduate of Quinte Secondary School, receives the Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTO) – District 19 Award from Janet Marissen, President, RTO – District 19. Established in November 2011, the Bursary is for a first-year student registered in an education-related program of study who has graduated from a publicly funded high school in the Counties of Prince Edward and Hastings.
Christopher Champagne (left), second-year Community and Justice Services Worker student, was presented the Corps of Commissionaires Award by Ron Tilbrook, representing the Corps of Commissionaires.
Jonathan Plumridge (left), second-year Construction Engineering Technician student, was presented the Jim Harrington Premier’s Award by Jim Whiteway, Acting Dean, Applied Science, Skills and Technology.
Marta Iwanek (left), second-year Photojournalism student, was presented the Shaun Best Memorial Award by Loyalist College Professor Scott Whalen.
Natasha Moon (left), second-year Social Service Worker student, was presented the Hastings County Women’s Institute Bursary by Judy Kupecz, VP, Hastings Women’s Institute.
Loyalist College prepares students for a rewarding career by combining rigorous academic standards with hands-on training from industry experts. Programs range from apprenticeships and certificates to diplomas and post-graduate studies. Loyalist offers more than 60 full-time programs and 77 university transfer agreements around the world. The best testament to the College’s value is from students, 97 percent of whom say they would recommend Loyalist to a friend. Loyalist is committed to helping students find great jobs, as well as supporting and enhancing the economic and social development of all individuals in its communities.
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Media Contact: Kerry Lorimer, Manager, Corporate Communications & Media Relations, Loyalist College, klorimer@loyalistc.on.ca, (613) 969-1913, ext. 2536