The Georgi Awards
During the annual Georgian College Students’ Association (GCSA) Appreciation Reception – known now as The Georgi Awards – awards are given out to students who have made an exceptional contribution to student life at Georgian College.
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Award details and recipients
Extraordinary Initiative Award
An exceptional program, presentation, event or campaign that is created and executed by a student, group of students, club or association. The program must be original in theme, timely and appropriate, and have a significant positive impact on Georgian College and/or the greater community.
2023-24 recipients
- Avi Avi
Michele Beaudoin Outstanding Achievement Award
Given to a student, club or association in recognition of outstanding sustained contributions to Georgian College and/or the greater community. Creativity and unwavering commitment to student success and engagement exemplify the work that this student, club or association has done over the past academic year.
2023-24 recipient
- Mental Health & Well-being
Changemaking Club Award
The GCSA Changemaking Award is given to a student, club or association that has demonstrated the most social change for students, enhanced Georgian’s culture, and has consistently had high engagement with the GCSA and student population.
2023-24 recipients
- Atmiya Youth Barrie
Tony Sanna Memorial Award
This award is presented by GCSA to honour a true friend and Georgian’s greatest volunteer – Tony Sanna. It is awarded to an individual who generously gives their time and effort and recognizes the benefit of volunteer activity and services at Georgian College.
2023-24 recipient
- Sagal Abdullahi Diriye Khalif
Christine Dawson Award
This award is presented by the Georgian College Students’ Association to a student that spreads leadership through building collaborative partnerships in efforts to enhance the student experience and build an inclusive culture at Georgian College.
2023-24 recipient
- Sparsh Anand
Student Experience Award
Given to a student who has gone the extra mile to assist, support, advocate, and/or help their fellow classmates, peers, friends and/or community members. This student’s commitment to the success and well-being of others has resulted in a positive impact on the Georgian College community.
2023-24 recipients
- Jacob Nordstrom
Outstanding New Club or Association Award
Given to a newly formed club or association in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Georgian College community. This organization will have addressed a present need or community issue. Innovation and sustainable programming exemplify this organization.
2023-24 recipient
- The Fifth Ensemble
GCSA Internal Community Partnership Award
This award is presented to a department from the Georgian College community, who, through generous support or sponsorship, has greatly contributed to the student experience at Georgian College.
20223-24 recipient
- Advancement and Alumni Relations
GCSA External Community Partnership Award
This award is presented to a person or organization from the community, who, through generous support or sponsorship, has greatly contributed to the student experience at Georgian College.
2023-24 recipients
- Barrie Good Food Box
Not awarded in 2023-24 year:
Scott Jackson Award for Leadership
This award is presented to a student leader who demonstrates a deep commitment to student life, a strong sense of school pride, a passion for leadership and a great sense of humour.
