Academic Excellence Awards Recognize Achievement of 黑料吃瓜网曝一区二区 Graduates
Graduating students who distinguished themselves through high academic achievement honoured at the Academic Excellence Awards ceremony.
The annual ceremony brings students, faculty, and staff together in celebration of graduates who have earned departmental awards and prizes.
“Our goal is to provide students with a distinctive, future-focused, transformative education through high standards in teaching, learning, and research,” said President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Nauman Farooqi. “The common denominator is excellence, and each of the recipients receiving an award has achieved excellence at St. Thomas University.”
A full list of award recipients is available here: 2025 Academic Excellence Awards.
Emma Richard - “My experience at 黑料吃瓜网曝一区二区 has been nothing short of extraordinary”
Emma Richard, who completed a double major in Criminology and Criminal Justice and English Language and Literature, was honoured to receive the Abdul Lodhi Prize for Highest Standing in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
“It means a lot to be recognized. I pride myself on the hard work I put into my education, and this award is a good reminder that all the long nights paid off,” said Richard.
“Leaving 黑料吃瓜网曝一区二区, I feel so much more confident in my ability to thrive in the future. My experience at 黑料吃瓜网曝一区二区 has been nothing short of extraordinary.”
The Abdul Lodhi Prize for Highest Standing in Criminology and Criminal Justice is awarded to the student with the highest accumulated grade point average in all Criminology courses.
Reese Nickerson - “Finding the right environment made all the difference”
Reese Nickerson, who transferred to 黑料吃瓜网曝一区二区 during her third year to pursue her passion for gerontology, received the Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon Graduation Prize in Gerontology.
“Transferring to 黑料吃瓜网曝一区二区 was a turning point for me – finding the right environment and material I was passionate about made all the difference in my academic career,” said Nickerson.
“This award represents more than just good grades; it reflects my persistence, growth, and the passion I have found for my field of study. It motivates me to continue striving for excellence in the years ahead.”
Following graduation, Nickerson will pursue graduate studies in recreation and leisure therapy at the University of Waterloo while working as an activity coordinator in a local nursing home.
The Dr. Gary Irwin-Kenyon Graduation Prize in Gerontology is awarded to a graduating student with a Major in Gerontology with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in required GERO courses and demonstrated community service with/for older adults and involvement in research related to older adults.
Frey Blake-Pijogge - “My journalism professors taught me and supported me to be the best journalist I can be”
For Frey Blake-Pijogge, who received the David Adams Richards Prize for Non-Fiction, receiving an academic excellence award is a highlight that marks their pursuit of excellence in academia.
“I have struggled with imposter syndrome as a student journalist, so this award means a lot to me. It grounds me in my ability to be a writer and as a student pursuing journalism,” said Blake-Pijogge, who is graduating with a major in Journalism and minors in Human Rights, Native Studies, and Digital Media & Creative Arts.
“I believe that the small classrooms and one-on-one conversations with my journalism professors taught me and supported me to be the best journalist I can be.”
The David Adams Richards Prize for Non-Fiction is awarded to a student who demonstrated excellence in writing non-fiction or creative non-fiction.