Belleville, Ontario, March 6, 2015 – Loyalist College congratulates 104 students who received awards during the Spring Awards Reception on March 5 in the Student Link Lounge. Made possible by 24 donors, including 20 endowed funds, the awards total $80,450, bringing the total value of awards presented this year through the Awards Office, to more than $533,000.
“We know that these awards make a significant and lasting impact on students,” said Loyalist College President and CEO Maureen Piercy. “Their thank you cards and notes, such as one which our Awards Officer received recently which said, ‘This email brought tears to my eyes. This truly means the world to me,’ reflect their gratitude, and often, their pleasant surprise at being recognized for their hard work. Many of these awards made available throughout the year are provided by the endowment fund for student financial assistance, which is administered by The Loyalist College Foundation.”
The Honorary Colonel Maureen Piercy Bursary was presented for the first time to two students entering or continuing in full-time programs who are immediate family members of 8 Air Communications and Control Squadron – 8 ACCS – members, a 2 Wing squadron located at CFB Trenton. This year’s recipients were David Hiscock, second-year Fitness and Health Promotion student, and Matthew Moore, second-year Motive Power Fundamentals student.
Also presented was the President’s Recognition Award, conferred to a deserving student in recognition of the outstanding service of College employees during their career. This year’s award, honouring Karen Cullen, retired Executive Director of Human Resources Services & Organizational Development, was presented to Human Resources Management post-graduate student Stephanie Directo.
“We appreciate the work of The Loyalist College Foundation in providing this support for our students,” said Governor June Hagerman of the Loyalist College Board of Governors. “The Board understands the importance of the awards which are being presented today, and we want to thank all donors – individuals and organizations, who have made them possible.”
David Hiscock, second-year Fitness and Health Promotion student, receives The Honorary Colonel Maureen Piercy Bursary from Loyalist College President and CEO Maureen Piercy.
Loyalist College President and CEO Maureen Piercy, left, presents the President’s Recognition Award to Human Resources Management post-graduate student Stephanie Directo. This year’s award recognizes Karen Cullen, right, retired College Executive Director of Human Resources Services & Organizational Development.
About Loyalist College
Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Internationally renowned for its enriched student learning and living experiences, Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior success services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers 65 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and more than 500 online, distance and in-class courses, as well as opportunities for continuing education through more than 70 university transfer agreements. The College’s wide selection of advanced diplomas, diplomas and certificates aligns with market-driven disciplines including applied sciences, biosciences, building sciences, business and management studies, health sciences, human studies, justice studies, media, arts and design, and skills and technology. In Ontario, the College’s new Digital Media Centre and the LEED® Silver certified Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre are training centres of choice for students, as well as College business and industry partners. For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.
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Media Contact: Dianne Spencer, Executive Director, College Advancement & External Relations,
Loyalist College (613) 969-1913, ext. 2235; email: dspencer@loyalistc.on.ca