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Class of 2021 Awards

Nate Burbank

W.O. McLean Trophy to the Outstanding Male Athlete

This award is given to the top male student in inter-school athletics.

Sowmya Challa

Academic Excellence Award

The Division Academic Excellence Award is awarded to a Grade 12 student who demonstrates overall exceptional academic achievement in a range of subjects in International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement or Regular programming.

Jinoo Chong

Dr. Kenman Gan Award for Volunteer Leadership

This award is given each year to three grade twelve students who have volunteered to make their school and community better.

Theo Dlusskiy

Larry Schrum Outstanding Jazz Award

This award is given to the most outstanding jazz musician in the music department.

Martin Edwini-Bonsu

Dr. Kenman Gan Award for Volunteer Leadership

This award is given each year to three grade twelve students who have volunteered to make their school and community better.

Hala El-assadi

Stanley G. Dean Trophy to the Outstanding Female

This award is given to an outstanding grade 12 female. Criteria may include (but are not limited to) academic performance, athletics, volunteerism and leadership.

Premier Citizenship Award

The Premier’s Citizenship Award is one of three Alberta Citizenship Awards that recognize students who have contributed to their communities through public service and voluntary endeavour. Criteria include citizenship, leadership and community service.

Harry Ainlay Trust Twenty-fifth anniversary Award

This award was initiated in 1992 using surplus graduation funds as well as donations received in celebration of the school's 25th Anniversary. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and honour one female and one male student who have exemplified volunteering their services to the school and the community.

Aya Et-tadely

Grad Merit Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize the achievements of any Grade 12 graduating student who has overcome adversity, and demonstrates outstanding character.

Ethan Gonzales

Dr. Kenman Gan Award for Volunteer Leadership

This award is given each year to three grade twelve students who have volunteered to make their school and community better.

Julianna Graham

Valedictorian

The valedictorian must have exceptionally good character by embodying the values of a Harry Ainlay Titan and will normally have the highest average in the graduating class using the Rutherford criteria.

Governor General Academic Medal

Lord Dufferin, Canada’s third Governor General after Confederation, created the Academic Medals in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation. Over the years, they have become the most prestigious award that students in Canadian schools can receive. A BRONZE medal is awarded to the student who achieves the highest average upon graduation from a secondary school

French Language Arts Award

This award is for the student who achieves the highest teacher awarded and diploma exam blended mark in French Language Arts.

Spanish Language Award

The Spanish language award it for the top student studying Spanish as a second language.

Menzies English Award

The student who is selected shall be one who is enrolled during regular day classes at Harry Ainlay School in English 30-1 or English 30-2 and who has achieved the highest final blended mark in either course.

Raymond L. Webb Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is to the student with the highest mark in Social Studies 30. Proof of university enrolment is required to receive the scholarship.

Will henderson

Harry Ainlay Trophy to the Outstanding Male

This award is given to an outstanding grade 12 male. Criteria may include (but are not limited to) academic performance, athletics, volunteerism and leadership.

Dr. E.A. Mitchner International Baccalaureate Award

This award is for the top student in the International Baccalaureate program.

Zuberbuhler Physics Award

This award is for the top Physics 30 student.

Cassidy Henschel

Physical Education Award

This award is for the top grade 12 physical education student.

AMy hong

Dr. Oliver Lantz Science 30 Award

This award is for the top student in Science 30. Selection is based on mark, knowledge of science and its relationship to technologies and society, problem solving ability and that the student reflects the attitudes of a life-long learner.

Brady Hoyt

Health and Wellness Award

The Division Health and Wellness Award is for a Grade 12 students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and/or models leadership in one or more of the following areas: Physical Education, School Athletics, Health and Life Skills and overall wellness, such as healthy life choices.

Ephraim Humilde

W.O. McLean Trophy to the Outstanding Male Athlete

This award is given to the top male student in inter-school athletics.

Janine Jacklin

Robert Herzberg Memorial Chemistry Award

This award is for the grade 12 student with the highest mark in Chemistry 30.

Zachary Knowles

Harry Ainlay Scholarship

The purpose of the Harry Ainlay Scholarship is to recognize and reward a graduating student who is planning to enter the field of education. Proof of enrolment in the Faculty of Education is required to receive the scholarship.

Hailey Lazenby

Cosmetology Award

The cosmetology award is awarded to the top grade 12 student in cosmetology.

catherine Li

The Humanities Award

The Division Humanities Award is for the Grade 12 students who demonstrates exceptional academic achievement in one or more of the following subject areas: English, Social Studies, and Languages.

Dylana Makarowski

W.O. McLean Trophy to the Outstanding Female Athlete

This award is given to the top female student in inter-school athletics.

Zi Man Chen

Japanese Language Award

The Japanese language award is for the top student who showed excellence in the Japanese language, a passion for Japanese culture and people and provided leadership in Japanese program related activities at school.

Claire Morrison

Fashion Studies Award

The fashion studies award is for the top grade 12 student studying fashion.

German Language Award

The German language award it for the top student studying German as a second language.

Rohan Persad

G.P. Nicholson Citizenship Award

This award is for outstanding contributions during a student's three years at Harry Ainlay High School. Criteria include activity in co-curricular activities such as volunteering, being an inspiration to others and being cooperative and courteous.

Harry Ainlay Twenty-fifth Anniversary Trust

This award was initiated in 1992 using surplus graduation funds as well as donations received in celebration of the school's 25th Anniversary. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and honour one female and one male student who have exemplified volunteering their services to the school and the community.

Méritas de l'immersion française

This award is for the top overall grade 12 student in the French Immersion program.

Ben Prochnau

Robert T. Pettigrew Memorial Automotives Award

The purpose of this award is to annually recognize a student at Harry Ainlay for outstanding achievement in the Automotives Program. Criteria include marks, creativity and love for automotives, respect shown to teachers and fellow students and a one who is a positive ambassador for Harry Ainlay School.

Gabriel Roy

Michael Woollett Art Award

The purpose of this award is to provide annual recognition of a Harry Ainlay student who demonstrates outstanding artistic talent and performance in Art. Criteria include putting forth a strong effort, having a keen interest in Art, having a positive attitude and excellent achievement.

Shivgeet Sandhu

Harry Ainlay I.B. Scholarship

This scholarship is for a grade 12 International Baccalaureate student who has persevered through extenuating circumstances. Proof of post secondary enrolment is required to receive the scholarship.

Vagif Seyid

Construction Technology Award

This award is to recognize the top grade 12 student taking Construction Technology.

Palana Shah

Pat Baker in omnibus excelsior Award

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize a student who exhibits exemplary leadership, character and commitment to service based on three years of high school. Criteria include being a driving force for change, being reliable and trustworthy, having a high level of commitment, being able to generate new ideas and listen to the ideas of others.

Marco Simpatico

Career and Life Pathways Award

The Division Career and Life Pathways Award is for a grade 12 student who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement in one or more of the following areas: Business, Administration, Finance and Information Technology (BIT), Health, Recreation and Human Services (HRH), Media, Design and Communication Arts (MDC), Natural Resources (NAT), Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation (TMT), and Career Transitions (CTR).

Amy Smith

French Language Award

The French language award it for the top student studying French as a second language.

Deborah Song

Cosmetology Award

The cosmetology award is awarded to the top grade 12 student in cosmetology.

Maia Reinking Art Award

The purpose of this award is to provide annual recognition to a student at Harry Ainlay who demonstrates special dedication in the Fine Arts Programs. Criteria include having special sensitivity, creativity and love for art, dedicating extra time and effort to increase one's art knowledge and displaying continual improvement in art.

Fine Arts Award

The Division Fine Arts Award is for a Grade 12 student who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement in one or more of the performing and visual arts, including subjects pertaining to music, art, dance and drama.

Dan Voicu

W.O. McLean Mathematics Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage, recognize and reward scholastic excellence in Mathematics at Harry Ainlay School. The recipient of this award will have the highest standing in both Mathematics 30 or 31.

Math, Science and Technologies Award

The Division Math, Science, and Technologies Award is for a Grade 12 student who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement in a subject area related to Mathematics, Science or Technologies.

Essiyah Weis

G.P. Nicholson Citizenship Award

This award is for outstanding contributions during a student's three years at Harry Ainlay High School. Criteria include activity in co-curricular activities such as volunteering, being an inspiration to others and being cooperative and courteous.

Jeremy Wiens

Fred Merrett Outstanding Musician Award

This award is given to the most outstanding all around musician in the music department.

Jessica Yang

Harry Ainlay Biology Award

This award is for the top grade 12 Biology 30 student.