Loading

Class of 2023 Awards

Anisha Abbuy

physical EDUCATION Award

This award is for the top grade 12 physical education student

Hilda Ajakpovi

Spanish as a second Language award

The Spanish language award it for the top student studying Spanish as a second language.

Edward Anderson

Pat Baker in Omnibus Excelsior Award

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize a student who exhibits exemplary leadership, character and commitment to service based on three years of high school. Criteria include being a driving force for change, being reliable and trustworthy, having a high level of commitment, being able to generate new ideas and listen to the ideas of others.

Muhammad Aziz

Grad Merit Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize the achievements of any Grade 12 graduating student who has overcome adversity, and demonstrates outstanding character.

Jack Bates

MICHAEL STREMBITSKY AWARD

The Michael A. Strembitsky Award of Excellence was established to honour the Division’s longest-serving superintendent, Michael A. Strembitsky. It is given to the top three Grade 12 students who model inclusivity, leadership and compassion, and have demonstrated excellence in their overall performance

Harry Ainlay School Trust

This award was initiated in 1992 using surplus graduation funds as well as donations received in celebration of the school's 25th Anniversary. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and honour one female and one male student who have exemplified volunteering their services to the school and the community.

Stanley G. Deane Trophy to the Outstanding Student

This award is given to an outstanding grade 12 student. Criteria may include, but are not limited to, academic performance, athletics, volunteerism and leadership.

Joonseo Choi

Academic Excellence Award

The Division Academic Excellence Award is awarded to a Grade 12 student who demonstrates overall exceptional academic achievement in a range of subjects in International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement or Regular programming.

Isabelle Cormier

French Langauage Arts Award

This award is for the student who achieves the highest teacher awarded and diploma exam blended mark in French Language Arts.

Raymond Webb Social Studies Award

This scholarship is to the student with the highest mark in Social Studies 30. Proof of university enrolment is required to receive the scholarship.

Harry Ainlay Scholarship

The purpose of the Harry Ainlay Scholarship is to recognize and reward a graduating student who is planning to enter the field of education. Proof of enrolment in the Faculty of Education is required to receive the scholarship.

Layla Filipchuk

W.O. McLean Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in Interschool Athletics

This award is given to one of two top students in inter-school athletics

Jake Gehlert

W.O. McLean Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in Interschool Athletics

This award is given to one of two top students in inter-school athletics

Owen Gibbs

Robert Herzberg Chemistry Award

This award is for the grade 12 student with the highest mark in Chemistry 30.

Chloe Gillies

Cosmetology Award

This award is given each year to the top student in cosmetology.

Sophia Huang

Oliver Lantz Science 30 Award

This award is for the top student in Science 30. Selection is based on mark, knowledge of science and its relationship to technologies and society, problem solving ability and that the student reflects the attitudes of a life-long learner.

Gabriel Humilde

Health and Wellness Award

The Division Health and Wellness Award is for a Grade 12 students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and/or models leadership in one or more of the following areas: Physical Education, School Athletics, Health and Life Skills and overall wellness, such as healthy life choices.

W.O. McLean Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in Interschool Athletics

This award is given to one of two top students in inter-school athletics

Deva Johnson

G.P. Nicholson Citizenship Award

This award is for outstanding contributions during a student's three years at Harry Ainlay High School. Criteria include activity in co-curricular activities such as volunteering, being an inspiration to others and being cooperative and courteous.

Albert Kalayil

Schulich Leader Scholarship Nominee

A Schulich Leader Nominee represents the top entrepreneurial-minded STEM student in your graduating class and in turn becomes eligible to win a $120,000 or $100,000 scholarship.

Elayna Miller

Foods Award

This award is given to the top student in Foods

Olivia Le-Nguyen

Dr. Kenman Gan Award for Volunteer Leadership

This award is given each year to three grade twelve students who have volunteered to make their school and community better.

Daniel Lee

Zuberbuhler Physics Award

This award is for the top Physics 30 student.

Miranda Lin

Math, Science and Technologies Award

The Division Math, Science, and Technologies Award is for a Grade 12 student who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement in a subject area related to Mathematics, Science or Technologies.

W.O. McLean Mathematics Award

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage, recognize and reward scholastic excellence in Mathematics at Harry Ainlay School. The recipient of this award will have the highest standing in both Mathematics 30 or 31.

Olivia Loveday

German as a second Language

The German language award it for the top student studying German as a second language.

Reese Mah

Japanese as a second Language

The Japanese language award is for the top student who showed excellence in the Japanese language, a passion for Japanese culture and people and provided leadership in Japanese program related activities at school.

Suha Mahreen

Governor General's Academic Medal

Lord Dufferin, Canada’s third Governor General after Confederation, created the Academic Medals in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation. Over the years, they have become the most prestigious award that students in Canadian schools can receive. A BRONZE medal is awarded to the student who achieves the highest average upon graduation from a secondary school

Valedictorian

The valedictorian must have exceptionally good character by embodying the values of a Harry Ainlay Titan and will normally have the highest average in the graduating class using the Rutherford criteria.

Kiera McMillan

Cocurricular Drama Award

This award is given each year to the top student in cocurricular drama.

Lauren McNab

Maia Reinking Art Award

The purpose of this award is to provide annual recognition to a student at Harry Ainlay who demonstrates special dedication in the Fine Arts Programs. Criteria include having special sensitivity, creativity and love for art, dedicating extra time and effort to increase one's art knowledge and displaying continual improvement in art.

CTS-Design Studies Award

The design studies award is awarded to the top grade 12 student in design studies.

Kiran Morrison

Dr. Kenman Gan Award for Volunteer Leadership

This award is given each year to three grade twelve students who have volunteered to make their school and community better.

Mutahera Mutahera

Dr. Kenman Gan Award for Volunteer Leadership

This award is given each year to three grade twelve students who have volunteered to make their school and community better.

Simon Osland

Dr. Kenman Gan Award for Volunteer Leadership

This award is given each year to three grade twelve students who have volunteered to make their school and community better.

Grace Park

Dr. Kenman Gan Award for Volunteer Leadership

This award is given each year to six grade twelve students who have volunteered to make their school and community better.

Sophia Robertson

Curricular Drama Award

This award is given each year to the top student in curricular drama.

Adam Rudy

Fine Arts Award

The Division Fine Arts Award is for a Grade 12 student who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement in one or more of the performing and visual arts, including subjects pertaining to music, art, dance and drama.

Fred Merrett Outstanding Musician Award

This award is given to the most outstanding all around musician in the music department.

Heril Saha

Career and Life Pathways Award

The Division Career and Life Pathways Award is for a grade 12 student who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement in one or more of the following areas: Business, Administration, Finance and Information Technology (BIT), Health, Recreation and Human Services (HRH), Media, Design and Communication Arts (MDC), Natural Resources (NAT), Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation (TMT), and Career Transitions (CTR).

Fam Said

Harry Ainlay Biology Award

This award is for the top grade 12 Biology 30 student.

Clara Seck

W.O. McLean Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in Interschool Athletics

This award is given to one of two top students in inter-school athletics

Sana Siddiqui

French as a second Language

The French language award it for the top student studying French as a second language.

Jackson Sparks

Méritas de l'immersion française

This award is for the top overall grade 12 student in the French Immersion program.

CTS-Construction Award

This award is to recognize the top grade 12 student taking Construction Technology.

G.P. Nicholson Citizenship Award

This award is for outstanding contributions during a student's three years at Harry Ainlay High School. Criteria include activity in co-curricular activities such as volunteering, being an inspiration to others and being cooperative and courteous.

Danna Temix Luna

Michael Woollet Art Award

The purpose of this award is to provide annual recognition of a Harry Ainlay student who demonstrates outstanding artistic talent and performance in Art. Criteria include putting forth a strong effort, having a keen interest in Art, having a positive attitude and excellent achievement.

Andrew Wang

Harry Ainlay IB Scholarship

This scholarship is for a grade 12 International Baccalaureate student who has persevered through extenuating circumstances. Proof of post secondary enrolment is required to receive the scholarship.

Lucas Williamson

Dr. Kenman Gan Award for Volunteer Leadership

This award is given each year to three grade twelve students who have volunteered to make their school and community better.

Elyse Wong

Menzies English Award

The student who is selected shall be one who is enrolled during regular day classes at Harry Ainlay School in English 30-1 or English 30-2 and who has achieved the highest final blended mark in either course.

Peng Mok IB Fellowship Scholarship

For the international Baccalaureate student who demonstrates admirable support to fellow students, and will attend post-secondary studies

Joy Yang

Dr. E.A Mitchner Award

This award is for the top student in the International Baccalaureate program.

Humanities Award

The Division Humanities Award is for the Grade 12 students who demonstrates exceptional academic achievement in one or more of the following subject areas: English, Social Studies, and Languages.

Harry Ainlay School Trust

This award was initiated in 1992 using surplus graduation funds as well as donations received in celebration of the school's 25th Anniversary. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and honour one female and one male student who have exemplified volunteering their services to the school and the community.

Premier Citizenship Award

The Premier’s Citizenship Award is one of three Alberta Citizenship Awards that recognize students who have contributed to their communities through public service and voluntary endeavour. Criteria include citizenship, leadership and community service.