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Trent University’s Community Leaders Awards Program recognizes and celebrates outstanding individuals from our community who have made significant contributions toward the betterment of our society. These awards are unique by honouring individuals who have made a world of difference through both their field of expertise and through community involvement. The individuals must be a living past or present resident of Peterborough. To create a lasting legacy to commemorate the contributions of these individuals, Trent University is establishing a student bursary in their honour. These bursaries will support Trent University students in their academic pursuits based on criteria developed by the individual Community Leaders Award winners. Double the Impact of Your Donation -- Established by the Government of Ontario in 2005, the Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS) matches endowed donations on a dollar-for-dollar basis to provide bursaries and awards to Ontario students. These awards provide a special opportunity for the community to express their appreciation for these great local citizens by donating to the bursaries in their name. This program has been initiated to bring the community together to build an enduring legacy that also positively impacts the future by supporting Trent students. Community Leaders Awards were presented in six categories to the following individuals who have helped strengthen the community through their professional expertise and through community involvement: Arts & Entertainment - 2007 Award Recipient - Mr. Macht is being recognized for his contributions a successful broadcast journalist and anchorman, and for his outstanding work as an accomplished documentary maker devoted to sharing and preserving the stories that distinguish our great community. This category recognizes leaders in the field of Arts & Entertainment who have helped to build community through their field of expertise and through community involvement. Athletics & Recreation - 2007 Award Recipient - Trent University is honouring Mollie Cartmell for her dedication to athletics from the local to Olympic levels, as well as for her passion for community service which has had an enormous impact on the people in Peterborough and around the world. This category recognizes leaders in the field of Athletics & Recreation who have helped to build community through their field of expertise and through community involvement. Civic & Community Leadership - 2007 Award Recipient - Chief Keith Knott is receiving this award for his notable contributions as a champion for First Nations people and as a highly respected leader supporting numerous community projects throughout the region. This category recognizes leaders in the fields of law, politics, social institutions and movements who have helped to build community through their field of expertise and through community involvement. Education & Literature - 2007 Award Recipient - Renowned for his remarkable leadership within the field of education, Dr. Desbiens is also being recognized for is his ability to translate this leadership across several sectors at the community, provincial and national levels. This category recognizes leaders in the field of Education and Literature who have helped to build community through their field of expertise and through community involvement. Agriculture, Business & Industry - 2007 Award Recipient - One of Peterborough’s most well-established business families, Chuck and Kathy Armstrong and their sons Dave, Alan and John have distinguished themselves as important contributors to the region’s economic prosperity and dedicated supporters of community development activities. This category recognizes leaders in the field of Agriculture, Business and Industry who have helped to build community through their field of expertise and through community involvement. Medicine, Science & Technology - 2007 Award Recipient - Dr. Jenny Ingram is an extraordinary asset to the Peterborough community, and is being honoured both as a geriatrics expert and as someone with a unique ability to develop community healthcare capacity. This category recognizes leaders in the field of Medicine, Science and Technology who have helped to build community through their field of expertise and through community involvement. Interested in giving in support of one of our community leaders? Click here.In March 2008, Trent University will host a gala event to celebrate the successful completion of the Community Leaders Awards endowments and to pay tribute to the 2007 winners. A call for nominations for the 2008 Trent University Community Leaders Awards will be held later that spring. |
