Students, Fleming Student Administrative Council, faculty and staff were on hand to recognize these upstanding individuals.
“With the return to in-person learning it has been a big year for students. We are thrilled to be celebrating these students who have been actively engaged in the Fleming community and the broader Peterborough community,” says Joel Willett, General Manager.
The Student Leaders are as follows:
Student Council Awards
Street Team Awards
Ashleen Finbow, Vanessa Hendren, Lauren McKay, Priyanshi Alpesh Patel, Sharon Saju and Dhwani Maheshbhai Solanki
Awarded to student representatives who have displayed extraordinary involvement in student affairs.
Student Administrative Council President’s Award (dedicated in memory of Bill Johnson) – Faith
Humphrey
Selected by the SAC President and Board, this award is given to a student who exemplifies school spirit.
Iain Steele Leadership Award – Christian Malatesta
Awarded to a student who demonstrates great ambition, is innovative and has a high degree of moral standards and integrity.
Iain Steele Community Service Award – Thanzeel Thayyil
Awarded to a student who demonstrates a commitment to serving the community and has a high degree of integrity.
Renie Steele Award – Brock Stupar
Awarded to a student who displays citizenship, understanding and compassion towards fellow students.
Environmental Stewardship Award – Reshma Suresh
Given to a student who displays a responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.
Fleming SAC Advocacy Award – Lesley Hillis
Given to a student who demonstrates advocacy and a strong passion for invoking change.
College Awards
Student Life Volunteer Award - Elara Hyett
Through volunteer contributions, the recipient of this award has demonstrated initiative, leadership and commitment in support of Student Life programs and services.
Diversity & Inclusion Award- Ifeanyi Isiekwena
The recipient of this award has contributed to building a welcoming campus that celebrates diversity, advances equity, and fosters inclusion. They have made a direct contribution through leadership and engagement in student life.
International Student Services Leadership Award- Pavithra Amarasinghe
Presented to a current full-time international student who, through their leadership and initiative, has assisted and supported the successful transition and integration into campus life for their fellow international students.
Indigenous Student Leadership Award- Sarah Woods, Alexander Bowers, Cecelia Holzwarth
This award is given to students who have demonstrated leadership by incorporating the Anishinaabe 7 Grandfather Teachings in their morals, values, and interactions with the Fleming community, Indigenous student Community, and beyond.
Humility, Bravery, Honesty, Wisdom, Truth, Respect, and Love are the 7 Grandfathers and are the foundation of many Indigenous ways of being. We, as Indigenous peoples choose to live by these principles in order to achieve balance; with ourselves, our community, and the land.
Residence Life Leadership Award- Jakey Neill, Shana Dupras
The recipients of the Residence Life Leadership Award are role models within the Residence Life Staff teams at Sutherland Residence Village and Frost Residence Village. They are successful, well-balanced, emphasis community building, and constantly go above and beyond the expectations in their role. They have served as mentors to their fellow colleagues and encourage their peers to work towards greatness in the role and an inclusive residence community.
Residence Life Engagement Award- Amy Lemoine, Jessica Bessey
The recipients of the Residence Life Engagement Award demonstrate a true passion for Residence Life and programming. They go above and beyond to support residents through forming authentic connections during their weekly check-ins, programming initiatives, and day-to-day interactions. The recipients of the Engagement Award implemented countless successful programs at Sutherland Residence Village and Frost Residence Village in 2022-2023 and have directly contributed towards a welcoming residence environment.
Each year Fleming Student Administrative Council works with students to advocate for the enrichment of student life on and off campus. The Student Leadership Awards are an opportunity to recognize students who contribute positively to the overall student environment at Fleming. Awards are given as bursaries in varying monetary values and have been donated by key partners and long-time supporters of student success at Fleming College.
