The second annual Student Leadership Recognition ceremony was held recently at Loyalist College to recognize student leaders through the presentation of the Pollitt Awards. The awards are named in honour of Fred Pollitt, in recognition of the leadership he has provided to the student body during his 14 years as Director of Student Life at the College.
At the ceremony Jessica Bourque, Student Government President, made a special presentation to Mary Jane Breault, Residence Coordinator, who is retiring after over 20 years at Loyalist College. The Student Government wanted to recognize and thank her for her dedication and commitment to Loyalist students, in particular those living in residence.
The recipients of this year’s Pollitt Awards are:
Loyalist Student Government
Jessica Bourque, Student Government President
Carling Cameron, Vice-President Student Life
Harmony Nottingham-Blongé, Director of Entertainment
Camille Parent, Residence Leader
Alan Herrington, Biosciences and Business Leader
Tammy Klassen, Health Sciences Leader
Trusha Gordon, Human Studies Leader
Thomas Clark, Justice Studies Leader
Michael McCaul, Media Studies Leader
Outstanding Class Leaders
Erin Abraham, School of Biosciences and Business
Michelle Kelly, School of Health Sciences
Tracy Bush, School of Human Studies
Rob Shedlowich, School of Justice Studies
Jessica Bourque, School of Media Studies; Wayne Lainchbury, School of Skills and Trades
Outstanding Student Leaders
Camille Parent, Residence Assistant
Steven Wilson, Walk Safe Volunteer
Jonathan Cavanagh, Student Centre Staff Member
Jessyca Tremblay, Spirit Squad Member
“The awards program provides special and very well-deserved recognition to students who provide leadership in a number of important areas,” said College President, Maureen Piercy. “These students gain excellent experience, and initiate many programs and services which benefit their fellow students and our communities. We are very proud to celebrate their contributions to the great quality of life at Loyalist.”
Media Contact: Marilyn Warren, Communications, Loyalist College, (613) 969-1913, ext. 2332; e-mail: mwarren@loyalistc.on.ca