The College of Rehabilitation Sciences held its Spring Awards ceremony at the Canad Inns Health Sciences Centre.
College dean Dr. Reg Urbanowski and Dr. Jacquie Ripat, associate dean (research) and professor of occupational therapy gave greetings. Ian Hay, awards committee chair emceed the event, and an opening prayer was given by Margaret Lavallee, Resident Elder at Ongomiizwin – Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing.
Eighteen awards will be presented to 29 students across the programs of occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), respiratory therapy (RT) and the master’s program in rehabilitation sciences. The total value of the awards was over $236,000.
“I know how much this means to students in their educational journeys,” Ripat said.
First-year OT student Kirsten Danyluk said she felt very honoured to receive the Royal Canadian Legion (Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario Command) Provincial Council Ladies’ Auxiliary University Scholarship, along with fellow first-year OT student Emily Klassen.
“I have family members that are veterans, so to receive the award from the Ladies’ Auxiliary was really meaningful to me,” Danyluk said.
Hunter Gamache received the Dr. A.W. Hogg Scholarship, which is awarded to the RT students with the highest academic standing in the program.
“Being recognized with this award means a lot. It’s not only recognition for the work I put into my studies, but a motivator to continue to do well in my program to be the best RT I can be,” she said.
Second-year PT student Kaitlyn Chatyrbok received the Vesalius Prize in Anatomy, which is awarded to the PT student who has attained the highest grade in the neuromusculoskeletal anatomy course.
“This is a very tough program and our class is fantastic, so it’s a great honour to get this,” she said.
See below for photos of the winners and presenters.
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships: (L-R) Elaria Basily, Aisley Haas and Maedeh Loabichian with presenter Kelley MainClarence Bogardus Sharpe Memorial Scholarship: Kaidyn Brasch with presenter Kelly MainAlfred Rea Tucker Memorial Scholarship: Emily Zacharias with presenter Kelly MainDean of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate Student Achievement Prize: Mary Osunlusi with presenter Jacquie RipatManitoba Medical College Foundation Entrance Scholarship: (L-R) Hannelore Robichaud, Cassidy Copple and Kristiana Senangelo with presenter Reg Urbanowski (missing: Lilly Koenig)Jal Tata Award: Chiemelie Onah with presenter Diana Sanchez-RamirezMary Pflueger Award: Brianne Pilon with presenter Juliette CooperDr. A.W. Hogg Scholarship: Hunter Gamache with presenter Cory CampbellSam and Esther Sair Scholarship: Lauren Ens with presenter Leanne LeclairManitoba Blue Cross Medical Rehabilitation Scholarship: (L-R) Kara Melvin and Courtney Velestuk with presenter Nadege Vince (missing: Paul Dubinski)Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists Student Research Award: Kelsey Gillan with presenter Lisa EngelE.J. Thomas Prize: (L-R) presenter Valentina Cornejo with Calvin Reimer, Lauren Ens and Danielle Borbajo Dr. Ron Bowie Scholarships: (L-R) presenter Valentina Cornejo with Erica Forsyth and Calvin ReimerVesalius Prize in Anatomy: Kaitlyn Chatyrbok with presenter Mike McMurrayHelen Humphrey Ross Award of Excellence: Kylie Salazar with presenter Tami Prado-TecterMarjorie Spence Physical Therapy Entry-Level Scholarship: Jess Fung with presenter Catherine BilyeuRoyal Canadian Legion (Manitoba & Northwestern Ontario Command) Provincial Council Ladies’ Auxiliary University Scholarship: Kirsten Danyluk and Emily Klassen with presenter Leanne LeclairIsbister Undergraduate Scholarship: Hunter Gamache with presenter Jithin Sreedharan
