Special Scholarships
SAIT Trojans Athletes are eligible to win several special scholarships each year. Every spring, the Trojans host a scholarship reception to present the following scholarships to their recipients.
HOCKEY AWARDS
Al & Betty Buttle Athletic
Criteria
- Women's hockey player
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- Display excellent leadership and sportsmanship qualities
1 @ $520
2006-07 Winner: Natalie Gerstmar (W. Hockey)
Al & Betty Buttle with Natalie Gerstmar
Argo Sales
Criteria
- Men's hockey player
- Entering third semester of Petroleum Engineering program
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- Financial need considered
1 @ $500
2006-07 Winner: Jon Leinweber (M. Hockey)
Jon Leinweber accepts award from Marguerite De Freitas and Kelsey Evans
Brian Daniels Athletic Award
Criteria
- Returning men's hockey player
- Proven team leadership and community service
- Acceptable athletic and academic performance
Changed to one award for 04-05 as requested by donor.
1 @ $490
2006-07 Winner: Mike Bulawka (M. Hockey)
Dave Lewis Scholarship
Criteria
- Women's hockey player
- Entering second year of program
- Full time student
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- Display excellent leadership and sportsmanship qualities
1 @ $500
2006-07 Winner: Nicole Hunter (W. Hockey)
Blaire Peterson accepts award from Dave Lewis on behalf of Nicole Hunter
Jarrett Alley Memorial
Criteria
- Men's hockey player
- Full time student in any diploma or certificate program
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- Athletic excellence
- Attend all training sessions and practices
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and love of the game of hockey
1 @ $500
2006-07 Winner: Aaron Roberge (M. Hockey)
Brett Yeo accepts award from Jack and Sandra Alley on behalf of Aaron Roberge
Rocky and Frieda Herrington Award
Criteria
- Men's hockey player
- Proven team worker
1 @ $500
2006-07 Winner: Brett Yeo (M. Hockey)
Brett Yeo and Ray "Rocky" Herrington
Rocky Herrington Freshman Scholarship
Criteria
- Men's hockey player
- First year player
- Carrying full course load
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- Community citizenship
The recipient must be nominated by his respective head coach and follow the application procedures as determined by the Trojan Hockey Alumni Association.
1 @ $1000 (to be credited to 07-08 student account)
DONOR: Trojan Hockey Alumni Association
2006-07 Winner: Aaron Roberge (M. Hockey)
Trojan Hockey Alumni Leadership Award
Criteria
- Men's hockey player
- Returning player
- Carrying full course load
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- Display leadership on and off the ice
- Community citizenship
The recipient must be nominated by his respective head coach and follow the application procedures as determined by the Trojan Hockey Alumni Association.
1 @ $1000 (to be credited to 07-08 student account)
DONOR - Trojan Hockey Alumni Association
2006-07 Winner: Dallas Costanzo (M. Hockey)
SAIT Trojans Women's Hockey Leadership Award
Criteria
- Member of SAIT Trojans Women's Hockey Team
- Display excellent leadership and sportsmanship qualities
- Proven team leadership and commitment to the community
- Acceptable athletic and academic performance
1 @ $1000
2006-07 Winner: Jaime Teichman (W. Hockey)
Final Goal Athletics Hockey Scholarship
Criteria
- Men's hockey player in good standing with the team
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- Strong competitive nature as displayed by athletic performance and academic achievement
1 @ $500
2006-07 Winner: Kyle Gladue (M. Hockey)
Sherwood Hockey Scholarship - Female
Criteria:
- Chosen by Sherwood Hockey
1 @ $500
2006-07 Winner: Tonya Faasse (W. Hockey)
VOLLEYBALL AWARDS
Cory Korosi Memorial Award - Female
Criteria
- Women's volleyball player
- Returning player
- Displayed academic improvement
- Display positive attitude
- Enthusiastic work ethic in practices and games
- Commitment to team
- Financial need considered
2 @ $500
2006-07 Winners: Angela Valentini, Chelsea Beddows (W. Volleyball)
Angela Valentini accepts award from Michael Dyer
Chelsea Beddows accepts award from Michael Dyer
Cory Korosi Memorial Award - Male
Criteria
- Men's volleyball player
- Returning player
- Displayed academic improvement
- Display positive attitude
- Enthusiastic work ethic in practices and games
- Commitment to team
- Financial need considered
3 @ $500
2006-07 Winners: Jordan Marr, Riley Phillips, Andrew Stevenson (M. Volleyball)
Andrew Stevenson accepts award from Michael Dyer
Gow-Kolodziej Award
Criteria
- Men's volleyball player
- Minimum GPA 3.00
- Display leadership on and off the court
- Does not have to be a starting player
- Canadian citizen
1 @ $500
2006-07 Winner: Derek Sinclair (M. Volleyball)
Derek Sinclair accepts award from Kelsey Evans
OTHER AWARDS
Calgary Booster Club - Athlete of the Year - Female
Criteria
- SAIT's Female Athlete of the Year
- Display outstanding excellence in athletics, academics and community citizenship
The recipient must be nominated by her head coach and will be selected by the Sport Services department.
1 @ $1000
2006-07 Winner: Tonya Faasse - Women's Hockey
Calgary Booster Club - Athlete of the Year - Male
Criteria
- SAIT's Male Athlete of the Year
- Display outstanding excellence in athletics, academics and community citizenship
The recipient must be nominated by his head coach and will be selected by the Sport Services department.
1 @ $1000
2006-07 Winner: Bryn Gagnon - Men's Hockey
Calgary Herald Leadership Award
Criteria
- SAAB member(s)
- Display leadership and commitment to the SAAB
Selected by the SAAB council and/or the Sport Services department.
1 @ $1000 or 2 @ $500
2006-07 Winners: Julie Tom - Women's Volleyball, Adam Knight - Men's Hockey
Julie Tom accepts award from Michael Dyer
Douglas H. Mitchell Athletic Award - Female
Criteria
- Female member of full season intercollegiate team (volleyball, basketball, or hockey)
- Minimum GPA 2.5
- Demonstrate commitment to Trojan Pillar of "Community Citizenship"
- Documented involvement with other extracurricular organizations
1 @ $1000
2006-07 Winner: Nicki Robinson (W. Hockey)
Nicki Robinson accepts award from Marguerite De Freitas
Douglas H. Mitchell Athletic Award - Male
Criteria
- Male member of full season intercollegiate team (volleyball, basketball, or hockey)
- Minimum GPA 2.5
- Demonstrate commitment to Trojan Pillar of "Community Citizenship"
- Documented involvement with other extracurricular organizations
1 @ $1000
2006-07 Winner - Jordan Marr (M. Volleyball)
E.J. Tickles Trojan Sports Award - Female
Criteria
- Women's volleyball, basketball, or hockey player
- Returning player
- Financial need
- Academic merit
- Athletic ability
1 @ $320
2006-07 Winner: Carolyn Bowen (W. Hockey)
E.J. Tickles Trojan Sports Award - Male
Criteria
- Men's volleyball, basketball, or hockey player
- Returning player
- Financial need
- Academic merit
- Athletic ability
1 @ $320
2006-07 Winner: Luke Stalker-Switzer (M. Basketball)
Luke Stalker-Switzer accepts award from Kelsey Evans
Harper Parry Award - Female
Criteria
- Excels in athletics
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- Alberta resident
1 @ $390
2006-07 Winner: Stevie Larocque (Cross-Country Running)
Harper Parry Award -Male
Criteria
- Excels in athletics
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- Alberta resident
1 @ $390
2006-07 Winner: Peter Pestka (M. Soccer)
Ken Tidsbury Award - Female
Criteria
- Returning player
- Displayed outstanding leadership qualities
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- In case of tie, financial need will be considered
1 @ $270
2006-07 Winner: Thalia Antonio Soto (W. Soccer)
Thalia Antonio Soto accepts award from Michael Dyer
Ken Tidsbury Award - Male
Criteria
- Returning player
- Displayed outstanding leadership qualities
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- In case of tie, financial need will be considered
1 @ $270
2006-07 Winner: Peter Pestka (M. Soccer)
Athletes Training Centre Award - Female
Awarded to the most dedicated student-athlete in the Athletes Training Centre. Must be striving to improve her physical performance in her respective sport. The student-athlete must excel in her sport and demonstrate positive leadership capabilities. The student-athlete must also be a leader on and off the playing surface. GPA and course load will be considered.
Selected by Mike Souster.
1 @ $250
2006-07 Winner: Stephanie Mrdeza (W. Soccer)
Athletes Training Centre Award - Male
Awarded to the most dedicated student-athlete in the Athletes Training Centre. Must be striving to improve his physical performance in her respective sport. The student-athlete must excel in her sport and demonstrate positive leadership capabilities. The student-athlete must also be a leader on and off the playing surface. GPA and course load will be considered.
Selected by Mike Souster.
1 @ $250
2006-07 Winner: Josh Lovestone (M. Basketball)
Sport Swap Community Leadership Scholarship - Female
Criteria
- Displayed community citizenship
- Preference given to athletes that have maintained a high academic standard and achieved athletic excellence
1 @ $500
2006-07 Winner: Mandi Walker (W. Volleyball)
Sport Swap Community Leadership Scholarship - Male
Criteria
- Displayed community citizenship
- Preference given to athletes that have maintained a high academic standard and achieved athletic excellence
1 @ $500
2006-07 Winner: Luke Stalker-Switzer (M. Basketball)
Luke Stalker-Switzer accepts award from Michael Dyer
TD Canada Trust Athletic Award
Criteria
- Minimum GPA 2.00
- Must not qualify for Jimmie Condon or Charles S. Noble Award
1 @ $630
2006-07 Winner: Madeleine Clough (Cross-Country Running)
Village Park Inn Service Award
Criteria
- Presented to the Minor Official of the Year
- Minimum GPA of 2.00
The recipient must be nominated by the game operations supervisor and will be selected by the Sport Services department.
1 @ $500
2006-07 Winner: Therese Murray (Minor Official)
Therese Murray accepts award from Lewis Shaw and Kelly Neale
Calgary Women's Soccer Association Award
Criteria
- Presented to outstanding women's soccer players in Calgary
The recipients were selected by SAIT's Women's Soccer coach.
1 @ $1000, 2 @ $750
2006-07 Winners: Kiera Savoie, Jill McCord, Caterina Oliverio (W. Soccer)
Rob Richardson, Kiera Savoie, and Efem Yildrim
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