Our Donors

Rotary Club of Collingwood South Georgian Bay

Rotary Club of Collingwood South Georgian Bay

The Rotary Club of Collingwood South Georgian Bay was founded in 2000 and supports many wonderful causes, both locally and internationally. The Club has been particularly proud of its support of Georgian College, because we understand the importance of a quality...

Roxann Whittingham / Black Empowerment Education Fund

Roxann Whittingham / Black Empowerment Education Fund

This award was established through the generosity of Roxann Whittingham, founder of the Black Education Empowerment Fund (B.E.E.F.) to encourage a higher representation of black students at Georgian College’s Orillia campus. According to research (Robson et al,...

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35

Presented to a student enrolled in any program at the Orillia Campus who has experienced a significant event or events, while responding as either a first responder or military, which impacted him or her physically and/or mentally. The individual must have gone...

Rudy Mak Surveying Ltd.

Rudy Mak Surveying Ltd.

This award was established through the generosity of Rudy Mak. Presented to a female student who has completed her first year in any program and demonstrates financial need and academic merit (70 per cent or higher). This award is part of the WOMEN’S inTUITION...

RVH Auxiliary

RVH Auxiliary

The RVH Auxiliary is comprised of more than 700 volunteers who donate their time and energy to support patient care. We participate in the Georgian College Scholarship Program to provide a helping hand to students who are pursuing careers in the health care...

Sarah Corrigan

Sarah Corrigan

Sarah Corrigan retired a few years ago from a banking technology career that was spawned from watching Star Wars at aged 14. Since retiring, she has been honing her writing skills working on stories inspired by travel adventures and family. When she isn’t glued to a...

Shaun and Andrea McCracken

Shaun and Andrea McCracken

This award has been made available to Georgian College through the generosity of Shaun McCracken and Andrea McCracken (Dietrich), who are both Georgian Alumni. Both Andrea and Shaun were heavily involved at the Georgian College Barrie Campus as student leaders. They...

Simcoe County Home Builders Association

Simcoe County Home Builders Association

This bursary was established through the generosity of the Simcoe County Home Builders Association, in memory of Melissa Bazely. The bursary is presented to a student enrolled in a Skilled Trades program related to the construction industry, including Cabinetmaking...

Simcoe County Law Association

Simcoe County Law Association

The SCLA awards $1,000 to an outstanding graduate from the Office Administration – Legal program or the Law Clerk program. $250 is also awarded to an undergraduate student entering their second year of the Office Administration – Legal program or the Law Clerk...

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Collingwood

Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Collingwood

This bursary was established through the generosity of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Collingwood to provide encouragement and support to students at the John Di Poce South Georgian Bay Campus. St. Vincent de Paul Collingwood Neighbour Bursary Presented to a...

Strategic Way Consulting Inc.

Strategic Way Consulting Inc.

Strategic Way Consulting Inc. Award This award was established through the generosity of Strategic Way Consulting to further their commitment to encourage the development of young talent within the nuclear industry. This award is presented to a Georgian student in...

Sybil Taylor

Sybil Taylor

This award was established through the generosity of Sybil Taylor, a long-time friend of Georgian College who serves as a member of the Program Advisory Committee for Advertising & Marketing as well as serves as a member of the Advancement Committee, of the Board of...

Ted Fullerton

Ted Fullerton

Ted Fullerton is a Canadian artist – previously professor and Fine Art Program coordinator at Georgian College from 1978-2013. As an artist he works in painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture and has achieved awards in all four media. His work is exhibited...

Tempo Flexible Packaging

Tempo Flexible Packaging

These awards were established through the generosity of Tempo Flexible Packaging. TFP Empowerment Bursary This bursary is presented to a full-time student in the Mechanical Techniques – Small Engine Mechanic program. The recipient will self-identify as female and...

The Craig Bagshaw Memorial Award

The Craig Bagshaw Memorial Award

The Craig Bagshaw Memorial Award was established through the generosity of Jim and Pat Bagshaw alongside family, friends and loved ones in memory of Craig Bagshaw. Craig was a Senior Technical Consultant with Telus Corporate Office. He was a passionate and energetic...

The Dream Never Dies Foundation

The Dream Never Dies Foundation

Lloyd Skeen graduated from university with a degree in aviation and a massive amount of student debt. He recognized the burden that many students have to deal with to make it through post-secondary education. It was one of his dreams to create an organization that...

The family of Barry Gilbert

The family of Barry Gilbert

This award was established through the generosity of the family and friends of Georgian alumnus Barry Gilbert (Class of 1991). The Barry Gilbert Memorial Award of Excellence was established to honour Georgian alumnus Barry Gilbert (class of 1991) and is presented...

The Joyce Family Foundation

The Joyce Family Foundation

The Joyce Family Foundation is a private, family foundation created by Ronald V. Joyce (1930-2019). Ron Joyce is best known as the legendary Canadian behind the success of the Tim Hortons franchise. He stood with a strong work ethic and business acumen, and his...

The Morningview Foundation

The Morningview Foundation

The Award is presented to four full-time entrance students studying at Georgian College’s Orangeville campus. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and academic achievement (minimum 75% GPA) based on their entering or most recent grades. Recipients of the Award...

The Optical Group

The Optical Group

This Award was established through the generosity of The Optical Group who have been supporting independent eye care professionals across Canada for more than 30 years. The Optical Group Award The award is presented to a full-time student in the Opticianry program....

The Speers Society

The Speers Society

One minute you are a balanced functioning member of society; the next, with no warning, you become a victim of violent crime. On October 7, 1991 Monica was brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend. Our whole world changed in an instant. Our baby was dead. Monica was a...

Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club

Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club

This Scholarship was established through the generosity of the Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club. The Club is comprised of an energetic, compassionate, fun-loving membership that is hard-working and dedicated to their community. Chartered in 1938, the Club has earned...

Toronto Hydro

Toronto Hydro

Toronto Hydro is proud to support Georgian College students through the award, scholarship and bursary program. We believe in investing in the future and empowering students with the opportunity to achieve their goals and reach their full potential. Toronto Hydro...

Tourism Barrie

Tourism Barrie

Tourism Barrie is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Barrie and provides a full range of information on events, accommodations, attractions, arts & culture, dining, shopping, museums, corporate travel, and much more to tourists and...

Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario

Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario

Robert “Bob” Pierce UCDA Memorial Award This Award was established through the generosity of the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario to honour and pay tribute to Robert “Bob” Pierce. The Award is presented to two continuing full-time students. One Award will be...

Walker Wood Foundation

Walker Wood Foundation

This Award was established through the generosity of the Walker Wood Foundation. The Foundation was established in 2006 by Neil C.W. Wood and his wife Susan. Both Susan and Neil have travelled extensively throughout Canada in an effort to determine where these funds...

Wallwin Integrated Systems

Wallwin Integrated Systems

This award was established through the generosity of Wallwin Integrated Systems to support the advancement of women in higher education. This award is presented to a full-time female student enrolled in any program at Georgian College who demonstrates financial need...

WOMEN'S inTUITION Donors

WOMEN'S inTUITION Donors

WOMEN’S inTUITION Award (Outright) Presented to a student who identifies as female enrolled in any program in any year at any campus of Georgian College who demonstrates financial need and academic merit (70 per cent or higher). Students may only receive this award...

Women's Owners Network

Women's Owners Network

The Women’s Owners Network is a group of women who own businesses in the Barrie area. Our goal was to create an award to support a woman going into business for herself. “Don’t worry about being successful but work toward being significant and the success will...