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Extraordinary Initiative Award

An exceptional program, presentation, event or campaign that is created and executed by a student, group of students, club or association. The program must be original in theme, timely and appropriate, and have a significant positive impact on ±ØÓ®¹ÙÍø and/or the greater community.

2023-24 recipients

• Avi Avi

Michele Beaudoin Outstanding Achievement Award

Given to a student, club or association in recognition of outstanding sustained contributions to ±ØÓ®¹ÙÍø and/or the greater community. Creativity and unwavering commitment to student success and engagement exemplify the work that this student, club or association has done over the past academic year.

2023-24 recipient

• Mental Health & Well-being

Changemaking Club Award

The GCSA Changemaking Award is given to a student, club or association that has demonstrated the most social change for students, enhanced Georgian’s culture, and has consistently had high engagement with the GCSA and student population.

2023-24 recipients

• Atmiya Youth Barrie

Tony Sanna Memorial Award

This award is presented by GCSA to honour a true friend and Georgian’s greatest volunteer – Tony Sanna. It is awarded to an individual who generously gives their time and effort and recognizes the benefit of volunteer activity and services at ±ØÓ®¹ÙÍø.

2023-24 recipient

• Sagal Abdullahi Diriye Khalif

Christine Dawson Award

This award is presented by the ±ØÓ®¹ÙÍø Students’ Association to a student that spreads leadership through building collaborative partnerships in efforts to enhance the student experience and build an inclusive culture at ±ØÓ®¹ÙÍø.

2023-24 recipient

• Sparsh Anand

Student Experience Award

Given to a student who has gone the extra mile to assist, support, advocate, and/or help their fellow classmates, peers, friends and/or community members. This student’s commitment to the success and well-being of others has resulted in a positive impact on the ±ØÓ®¹ÙÍø community.

2023-24 recipients

• Jacob Nordstrom

Outstanding New Club or Association Award

Given to a newly formed club or association in recognition of outstanding contributions to the ±ØÓ®¹ÙÍø community. This organization will have addressed a present need or community issue. Innovation and sustainable programming exemplify this organization.

2023-24 recipient

• The Fifth Ensemble

GCSA Internal Community Partnership Award

This award is presented to a department from the ±ØÓ®¹ÙÍø community, who, through generous support or sponsorship, has greatly contributed to the student experience at ±ØÓ®¹ÙÍø.

20223-24 recipient

• Advancement and Alumni Relations

GCSA External Community Partnership Award

This award is presented to a person or organization from the community, who, through generous support or sponsorship, has greatly contributed to the student experience at ±ØÓ®¹ÙÍø.

2023-24 recipients

• Barrie Good Food Box

Scott Jackson Award for Leadership

This award is presented to a student leader who demonstrates a deep commitment to student life, a strong sense of school pride, a passion for leadership and a great sense of humour.