In addition to the awards and bursaries that are available from the University, the Department of Gender & Social Justice offers the following:
Linda Hubbell Book Prize in Gender and Social Justice
This prize was originally endowed with a gift from the Peterborough Women’s Committee and is now named in memory of one of the founding members of the Gender and Women’s Studies Program, the late Professor Linda Hubbell. This $50 annual book prize is awarded to a Gender and Women’s Studies major, based on academic achievement, as well as contributions to the vitality of the Program. Eligible students are normally in their 3rd or 4th year of a single or joint major in Gender and Women's Studies, although in exceptional circumstances a 2nd year student might be considered.
List of Past Winners:
- 2020-21: Nikisha Thapar
- 2019-20: Melanie Lusted and Nim Poland
- 2018-19: No prize awarded
- 2017-18: No prize awarded
- 2016-17: Melissa Hunt
- 2015-16: Meghan Johnny
- 2014-15: Amanda Edgley
- 2013-14: Abbigail Lawrence
- 2011-12: Samantha Gervais
- 2010-11: Mallory Leger
- 2009-10: Anna Tennett-Riddell and Rosemary MacAdam
- 2008-09: Emily Blondin-Doan
- 2007-08: Julia M. Caron
- 2006-07: Rhonda-Marie Avery
- 2005-06: Rachel Levine Katz
- 2004-05: Rachel E. Torrie
- 2003-04: Katie Nice
- 2002-03: Rachel E. Torrie
- 2001-02: Tanya Roberts-Davis
- 2000-01: Jill Oliver
- 1999-00: Jennifer Hanke
- 1998-99: Stephanie T. Levine
- 1997-98: Holly Morrison
- 1996-97: Sara June McGrath
- 1995-96: Elizabeth Sutherland
- 1994-95: Kate Bezanson
- 1993-94: Jennifer Lewis
- 1992-93: Kate Eichhorn
- 1991-92: Susan Lang
- 1990-91: Daphne Uras
- 1989-90: Phillipa McLaughlin
- 1988-89: Brenda Ponic
- 1987-88: Lisa Weitz
Professor Marg Hobbs Prize
Established in honour of Professor Marg Hobbs who taught with the Department for many years and retired in 2015. This prize is awarded to an outstanding graduating student in their final year of the Gender & Social Justice program for performance in the program and community spirit. Chosen by a program committee.
List of Prize Winners:
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2020-21: Emily Null
Sally Stavro Bursary
Established in honour of Sally Stavro, a Toronto philanthropist, this bursary will be awarded to an upper level mature student majoring in Women’s Studies. OTSS guidelines apply.
Gender and Women's Studies Bursary
To be given to a Gender and Women's Studies major or joint major who has taken a minimum of 10 credits towards an Honours Degree, has a satisfactory academic record and need for financial assistance. OTSS guidelines apply.
Iris Hobbs-Smith Bursary
Established by Professor Margaret Hobbs in memory of her mother, Iris Hobbs-Smith. To be awarded to an upper-year student majoring or joint-majoring in Women’s Studies. OTSS guidelines apply.