The College of Rehabilitation Sciences celebrated the accomplishments of students in the occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy and MSc rehabilitation sciences programs in virtual Winter Awards Ceremony on March 18.
A total of 43 awards and scholarships were won by 38 students. Most had received their certificate in the mail prior to the ceremony.
Maureen Walker, physical therapy faculty member and chair of the awards committee, welcomed students to the event, the first time the winter awards were held virtually (in November 2020 a virtual awards ceremony was held along with convocation).
“Regardless of the format, it is important that we acknowledge the accomplishments of these students,” Waker said.
College dean Dr. Reg Urbanowski also greeted the students, as well as those presenting the awards.
“I think your attendance is a testament to the support we have in the community,” he said to the donors and presenters.
Below is a full list of award winners:
Dr. Ron Bowie Scholarships
Awarded to: Kristin Smerchanski (OT), Morgan Highfield (PT)
The Vesalius Prize in Anatomy
Awarded to: Kyle Bergen (PT)
Helen Humphrey Ross Award of Excellence
Awarded to: Nicole Carswell (PT)
Marjorie Spence Physical Therapy Entry-Level Scholarship
Awarded to: Logan Biccum (PT)
Karen Hudson Kowbel Award
Awarded to: Amy Baergen (PT)
Royal Canadian Legion (Manitoba & Northwestern Commander of the Ladies Auxiliary. Ontario Command) Provincial Council Ladies’ Auxiliary University Scholarship
Awarded to: Jennifer Caryk (OT), Kelsey Duke (OT), Emily Gillespie (OT), Allison Trimble (OT), Megan Peterson (OT), Kristin Smerchanski (OT), Jessika Aiello (PT), Logan Biccum (PT), Mikayla Gibb (PT), Audrey Hutcheon (PT)
Isbister Undergraduate Scholarship
Awarded to: Victoria Ploszay (RT)
Mary Pfueger Award
Awarded to: Megan Peterson (OT)
University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (UMGF)
Awarded to: Angela Bhatia (OT), Sarah Todd (OT), Mikayla Gibb (PT), Jennifer Kent (PT), Alvina Nawed (MSc)
Manitoba Medical College Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to: Christine Tran (OT), Kyle Davidson (PT), Emily Woods (RT), Chelsea Scheller (MSc)
The Jal Tata Award
Awarded to: Sabrina Abreu Schlickmann Gil (MSc)
Dr. A.W. Hogg Scholarship
Awarded to: Victoria Ploszay (RT)
Arthritis Society of Manitoba/Nunavut Division Entrance Scholarship
Awarded to: Hannah Byczkowsky (OT), Tyler Vinet (PT)
Manitoba Public Insurance Occupational and Physical Therapy Tuition Scholarship
Awarded to: Sara Clement (OT), Eric Koskie (OT), Morgan Highfield (PT), Kaitlyn Tymko (PT)
Manitoba Blue Cross Medical Rehabilitation Scholarship
Awarded to: Jess Sutton (OT) | Kyle Bergen (PT) | Thomas Horsman (PT) | Haley Nakonechny (RT)
MSOT Student Research Award
Awarded to: Maya Kirstein (OT)
E.J.Thomas Prize
Awarded to: Brenlee Perillo (OT), Joey Genyk (PT), Maryyam Imtiaz (RT)
