The Community Contribution Awards represent recognition for contribution to the University or the community-at-large. To be eligible for consideration for a Community Contribution Award, full-time and part-time students must be registered in Level II, III, IV or V of a first or second baccalaureate program. Eligible candidates must be registered and in good standing as a student of McMaster University.
A student may receive only one Community Contribution Award per year, but may be considered for the same or a different award the following year.
These awards have no monetary benefit but a notation will appear on the student’s transcript. The recipient of a Community Contribution Award may be eligible to receive the corresponding donor bursary if financial need is demonstrated. Further information on our bursary program can be found at http://sfas.mcmaster.ca/bursary/macbur.html. The Community Contribution Awards are awarded by a Selection Committee based on an application. The Community Contribution Application cover page will be available from the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships’ web site after February 1. Completed applications are to be received by the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships, by April 15.
THE ATKINSON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1996 by The Atkinson Charitable Foundation. To be awarded to a student enrolled in any program who participates in activities displaying superior leadership or innovative skills and demonstrates service to the community-at-large. Preference to be given to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Social Sciences. (80022)
THE AUBURN INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LTD. COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 1997 by Auburn Industrial Services Ltd. To be awarded to students enrolled in any program who display superior leadership or innovative skills. (80037)
THE BRANTFORD ALUMNI BRANCH COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 2000 by the Brantford Alumni Branch of the McMaster Alumni Association. A variable number of awards to be granted to students enrolled in any program who demonstrate leadership and innovative skills through participation in either university or community activities. Preference will be given to students from the Brant County area high schools. (80052)
THE ELVA CARROL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1996 by Elva Carrol. To be awarded to a student enrolled in any program who demonstrates outstanding athletic participation. Preference to be given to an athlete who participates on an inter-university women’s team and has demonstrated leadership and fair play. (80028)
THE EDWARD FRANK DAVIS MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1996 by bequest in memory of Edward Frank Davis. A variable number of awards to be granted to students entering any program who have shown commitment and contribution to their community through volunteer work. (80060)
THE DAMIAN MIGUEL HEADLEY COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 1997 by family and friends in memory of Damian Miguel Headley (Class of ‘89). To be awarded to students enrolled in any program who demonstrate one or more of the following: service to McMaster University or the community-at-large, outstanding athletic or artistic participation or display superior leadership or innovative skills. (80050)
THE RUDY HEINZL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1996 by family, friends and colleagues upon the retirement of Rudy Heinzl as Dean of Student Affairs, in recognition of 32 years of dedicated service to students and to the McMaster University community. To be awarded to a student enrolled in any program who, in the judgment of a selection committee, has made a significant contribution to the university life of his/her fellow students. (80004)
THE STUART AND MARJORIE IVISON COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 1997 by Donald Ivison (Class of ‘53) and Betty Ivison (Class of ‘52) in honour of his parents Stuart and Marjorie Ivison (Class of ‘28 (Arts)). A variable number of awards to be granted to students enrolled in a program in the Department of English and Cultural Studies who demonstrate a lively interest in English/Cultural Studies, involvement in extra-curricular activities and service to the University or community-at-large. (80061)
THE JAMES A. JOHNSON COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1997 by the McMaster Social Sciences Society Executive Committee to recognize Dr. James A. Johnson, Dean of Social Sciences (1989-97), for his outstanding to be granted annually to a Social Sciences student enrolled in a program involving Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Gerontology, Labour Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Social Work or Sociology who, in the judgment of the appropriate selection committee in the Faculty of Social Sciences, has provided outstanding service to McMaster University or the community-at-large. Preference will be given to students whose service has been undertaken within the Faculty of Social Sciences at McMaster University. (80023)
THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF HAMILTON-BURLINGTON, INC. COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1997 by the Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington, Inc. under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund initiative. To be awarded to a student in any program who has demonstrated service to the community-at-large. (80032)
THE ALEC JOHN ROYSTON MACMILLAN MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 1996 by his family in memory of Alec John Royston MacMillan. Three awards to be granted upon completion of Level I: a) one to a student in any program; b) one to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Business, Humanities or Social Sciences; and, c) one to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering, Health Sciences or Science who, in the judgment of a selection committee, demonstrate qualities of innovation, leadership and service to the community through participation in campus and community programs including athletics. (80012)
THE MCMASTER ATHLETIC COUNCIL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1997 by the Men’s Athletic Council and the Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics Council under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund initiative. To be awarded to a student enrolled in any program who demonstrates outstanding athletic participation. Preference will be given to students in Level II or higher who exhibit leadership and dedication to sport and prove to be an overall asset to their team(s). (80033)
THE ROBERT JOHN MORRIS COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 1996 by family, friends and colleagues of Robert John Morris. Six awards: three to be granted to students upon completion of Level I or higher of a program in Engineering, and three to be granted to students upon completion of Level II or higher of a program in Engineering Physics who, in the judgment of the appropriate selection committee in the Faculty of Engineering, have demonstrated leadership or innovative skills in the field of Engineering or, through their participation in campus and community activities, have had a significant influence on the lives of Engineering students at McMaster University. (80024)
THE HELEN K. MUSSALLEM COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1996 by Dr. Helen K. Mussallem (C.C., B.N., Ed.D., LL.D (Queen’s), D.Sc., D.St.J., F.R.C.N., M.R.S.H.) to stimulate interest in professional nursing affairs through participation in meetings, conferences, professional associations and societies related to the field of nursing. A variable number of awards granted to students who have completed Nursing I and who, in the judgment of the School of Nursing, have demonstrated notable involvement in extracurricular activities. (80009)
THE ONCOLOGY NURSING PROGRAM COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 1997 in recognition of the contribution of McMaster students. To be awarded to students enrolled in the Oncology Nursing program who display superior leadership or innovative skills. Preference to be given to students who are working in under-resourced communities and who must travel long distances to participate in the program. (80040)
THE PIONEER ENERGY LP LEADERSHIP COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 1997 by the Pioneer Group of Companies Inc. in recognition of the community contributions of McMaster students. A variable number of awards to be granted to students enrolled in any program who, in the judgment of a selection committee, have demonstrated leadership and community service. (80025)
THE GORDON AND JANE PRICE COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 1997 by their sons in honour of Gordon and Jane Price. To be awarded to students in the Arts and Science Program or in the Faculty of Health Sciences who demonstrate service to the community-at-large, outstanding athletic participation or who display superior leadership and innovative skills. (80048)
THE GORDON RAYMOND COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1996 by the McMaster Association of Part-time Students and other friends and colleagues in honour of Gord Raymond in recognition of his 27 years of service to McMaster University including 15 years as Coordinator of Part-time Degree Studies. To be awarded to the part-time student who, in the judgment of a selection committee, demonstrates enthusiasm for life-long learning and/or had an influence on the lives of part-time students. (80011)
THE ROTARY CLUB OF ANCASTER COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1997 by the Rotary Club of Ancaster in keeping with Rotary’s mission to foster the ideal of service within the community. To be awarded to a student enrolled in any program who demonstrates commendable service to the community-at-large. Preference to be given to a student enrolled in an Environmental Science Program. (80044)
THE ROTARY CLUB OF BURLINGTON CENTRAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1997 by the Rotary Club of Burlington Central in keeping with Rotary’s mission to foster the ideal of service within the community. To be granted to a student enrolled in any program who demonstrates involvement in extra-curricular or community activities. Preference will be given to a student from the Burlington area. (80041)
THE ROTARY CLUB OF HAMILTON A.M. COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1997 by the Rotary Club of Hamilton A.M. in keeping with Rotary’s mission to foster the ideal of service within the community. To be awarded to a student enrolled in any program who demonstrates outstanding service to the community-at-large. (80042)
THE ROTARY CLUB OF HAMILTON COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1997 by the Rotary Club of Hamilton in keeping with Rotary’s mission to foster the ideal of service within the community. To be awarded to a student enrolled in any program who demonstrates outstanding service to the community-at-large. (80043)
THE SATURN OF HAMILTON EAST COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 1996 by SATURN of Hamilton East. To be awarded to McMaster students who promote the ideals of leadership and community service. One award to be granted in each Faculty. (80020)
THE SCIENCE CLASS OF ‘97 LEGACY COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1997 by the Science Class of ‘97. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Science who, in the judgment of a selection committee, has demonstrated leadership, innovativeness and/or community service. Preference will be given to students entering Level III or IV. (80030)
THE MEENA AND NARESH SINHA COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1996 by Meena and Naresh Sinha. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering who, in the judgment of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has demonstrated superior leadership or innovative skills through participation in either University and/or community activities. (80014)
THE LORNA AND DAVID SOMERS COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1997 by Lorna Somers (Class of ‘81) and David Somers (Class of ‘88) under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund initiative. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Humanities who, in the judgment of a selection committee, has demonstrated one or more of the following: service to McMaster or the community-at-large; superior leadership or innovative skills; outstanding athletic or artistic participation. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in Art and Art History. (80031)
THE ADAM SUDAR PRINTMAKING COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1997 in memory of Adam Sudar by his friends, this award fund will be used to assist students entering Level III or IV of the Honours Art Program at McMaster who, in the judgment of the School of the Arts, have demonstrated outstanding achievement or promise in the area of printmaking, and who have contributed significantly to the School’s cultural presentations within the community. (80054)
THE STEPHEN F. H. THRELKELD COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1997 by friends and colleagues of Stephen F. H. Threlkeld. To be awarded to a student entering Level IV of an Honours program in Biology who has demonstrated leadership or innovative skills through participation in either university and/or community activities. Preference will be given to students who have taken at least nine units of Genetics courses. (80026)
THE TKK INC. COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 1997 by TKK Inc. in recognition of the contributions of McMaster students. To be awarded to students enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering who demonstrate outstanding athletic participation and display superior leadership or innovative skills. (80046)
THE ROGER TRULL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1997 by friends and colleagues in recognition of Roger Trull’s ten years of outstanding service and commitment to the Advancement area and the McMaster University community in general. The award will be granted annually to a student who demonstrates solid academic standing and superior leadership in extra-curricular activities in the McMaster community. (80053)
THE UBS GLOBAL ASSETS MANAGEMENT (CANADA) COMPANY COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 1997 by Brinson Partners Inc. under the McMaster Student Opportunity Fund initiative. To be awarded to a student enrolled in any program who demonstrates one or all of the following: service to McMaster University or the community-at-large; superior leadership or innovative skills; outstanding athletic or artistic participation. (80036)
THE SAM WATSON MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1996 by his wife Irene M. Watson and friends of Samuel Watson. One or two awards to be granted to students enrolled in a program in Arts and Science who, in the judgment of the Arts and Science Program Admissions, Awards and Review Committee, have made a notable contribution in the community-at-large through participation in extra-curricular activities. (80002)
THE WESCAST INDUSTRIES CONTINUOUS LEARNING COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1997 by Wescast Industries Inc. in recognition of the contributions of McMaster students. To be awarded to a student enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering who is involved in activities displaying superior leadership or innovative skills. Preference will be given to a student enrolled in Materials Engineering. (80047)
THE ALLAN AND JOY WILLIAMS COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARD
Established in 1996 by Mary Williams (Class of ‘87), Anne Williams (Class of ‘89) and Ellen and Dan Walker in honour of their parents. To be awarded to a student enrolled in any program who, in the judgment of the Department of English and Cultural Studies, has made a notable contribution to campus and community life and demonstrates a lively interest in English studies. (80019)
THE ZENON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 1997 by Zenon Environmental Inc. in recognition of the contributions of McMaster students. To be awarded to students enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering who display superior leadership or innovative skills. (80051)
THE ZOOM MEDIA COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION AWARDS
Established in 1997 by Zoom Media Inc. in support of McMaster students. A variable number of awards to be granted to students enrolled in any program who, in the judgment of a selection committee, have demonstrated superior leadership and innovative skills through participation in either university and/or community activities. (80029)
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