Outstanding Students Honoured with Alumni Awards
Three students recognized for leadership in philanthropy, student governance, and extracurriculars through Trent University Alumni Association Student Leadership Awards
Three students have been recognized for outstanding leadership, taking home a 2023 Trent University Alumni Association Student Leadership Award during a celebratory luncheon at Alumni House on August 29.
The recipients were: Zhaawnong Webb (Peter Gzowski College) Paul Delaney Award for Outstanding Young Philanthropist; Elias Trivett ’18 (Peter Gzowski College) David Glassco Prize; and Campbell Deck ’19 (Champlain College), Robert W.F. Stephenson Prize.
“It’s an honour to celebrate these three inspiring young people who have shown tremendous dedication to their fellow students and the greater Trent community,” says Sherry Booth ’98, associate vice president Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. “We are so proud that Zhaawnong, Elias, and Campbell are demonstrating their deep desire to participate in, and lead, momentous change during their time at the University.”
The 2023/24 student leadership awards are as follows:
Paul Delaney Award for Outstanding Young Philanthropist
Zhaawnong Webb (Peter Gzowski College) has used his considerable social media reach of more than 150,000 followers to educate his audience about Indigenous history and culture, while raising awareness and support for First Nation organizations such as the Indian Residential School Survivors’ Society. Zhaawnong has worked as a junior firekeeper for the First Peoples House of Learning, spoken on a youth expert panel at the Elders & Traditional Peoples Gathering, and has worked with Trent Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge and Science Youth.
David Glassco Prize
Elias Trivett ’18 has made exceptional contributions to the University’s student governance and is also an enthusiastic participant in Trent’s extracurriculars, including the Anne Shirley Theatre Company. Elias has also shown leadership in community volunteer roles, particularly in music and theatre, by sharing his talents on the stage and behind the scenes with groups such as St. James Players, Sears Festival, and Peterborough Singers.
Robert W.F. Stephenson Prize
Campbell Deck ’19 has demonstrated outstanding leadership in student governance through his roles as president of the Champlain College cabinet and as a member of the Trent Central Student Association. Campbell has an incredible comprehension of Robert’s Rules of Order and has always advocated in the best interests of students. When faced with challenging decisions, polarizing topics, and sensitive subject matter, Campbell maintains civility and acts as a voice of reason.
Read a full description of the student leadership award categories and bios of all the Alumni Award recipients.
About the Trent University Alumni Association Awards
Across Canada and around the globe, Trent University alumni are building a better world by effecting change, making a difference, demonstrating leadership, and giving back through significant contributions in their communities, in their professions, or with the University. Each year, the Trent University Alumni Association (TUAA) is proud to honour alumni and students doing this important work through a series of prestigious awards. Nominations are due to the TUAA Awards & Recognition Committee each March, and the awards are presented to individuals during dedicated events on and off campus throughout the academic year.