Our Association was established over thirty years ago to support local builders. John Wheel was a respected custom home builder and a long-standing board member of our association. Unfortunately, John was in a fatal snowmobile accident and we at the Association...

Dr. William S. Monk Community PSW Award This award was established through the generosity of The Dr. William S. Monk Community Health Care Development Fund in support of students aspiring to become Personal Support Workers through their studies at the Georgian...

Nadia George was the 2021 recipient of the Colleges Ontario Premier’s Award in the Creative Arts and Design category. Nadia is an award-winning Indigenous-Canadian Actress, media personality, therapist and public speaker based in Toronto. Her work focuses on...

This Scholarship was established through the generosity of Napoleon. Napoleon Scholarship The scholarship is presented to a student in the Business of Business (co-op) program at the Barrie Campus. The recipient will demonstrate academic excellence (GPA of 80% or...

Established in 1993, Nissan Canada Foundation’s mission is to enrich people’s lives, by improving the quality of life in the communities in which Nissan operates. The Foundation establishes lasting partnerships ensuring its efforts lead to long-term tangible...

The Norman R. Smith Legacy of Excellence Award This bursary was established to recognize Norman Smith, who taught Economics and related courses at Georgian College for over 40 years in Barrie, Orillia and internationally. He retired in 2025. Please address thank you...

Our awards in are memory of the following NSADA Past Presidents, Maynard Williams, Paul O’Regan and David MacRitchie. Each of these past NSADA presidents exuded a tremendous amount of leadership and were highly regarded as true industry leaders in the automotive...

This award was established in memory of Christina Berry who joined the firm in 1992 while studying at Georgian College. Christina was an employee with the firm until 2021 when she passed away after a four year battle with cancer. Christina’s contributions to the firm...

Introduced in 2013, the OAPC Roads Scholars Program was developed to help better engage and educate young people about the industry as they are making career choices. When preparation connects with opportunity, success is the result. Keep burning the midnight...

Municipal Building officials are integral to ensuring the provincial building code is applied. There is currently a shortfall of qualified building officials in many municipalities across the province. The goal with providing this award is to encourage students to...

The Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA) represents civilian and non-commissioned uniform members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Members of the OPPA provide policing services to 324 Ontario communities across a million square kilometers of land and...

Ontario Snow Resorts Association Awards This award is presented to a student in a two year diploma program or a three year advanced diploma within the Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation academic area. Students must demonstrate financial need, be in good academic...

Operation Hero Scholarship Presented to a past or present member of the Canadian Armed Forces, or a dependent or spouse of serving or past members of the Canadian Armed Forces in any post-secondary program at Georgian College who has demonstrated involvement within...

This award was established through the generosity of the Opticians Association of Canada (OAC). A goal of the OAC is to encourage and support the next generation of opticians. The education and training of student opticians is key for the future of our...

1. This award is presented to a full-time Georgian student enrolled in one of the following programs who displays financial need: -Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op) -Environmental Technology (Co-op) -Electromechanical Engineering Technology – Mechatronics...

This Scholarship was established in memory of Darlene Boarder (class of 2020). Darlene will always be remembered by her infectious smile, her positivity, humour and her dedication and commitment to reaching her academic and employment goals. She was a quiet leader...

This Award was established through the generosity of the Owen Sound Gardens Retirement Residence, which is committed to supporting the education of students in the PSW and Practical Nursing programs at the Owen Sound Campus. The Award is presented to a full-time...

The OSRSN Class of 74 Nursing Excellence Award was created for several reasons: to mark the occasion of the 50th Reunion Graduation from the last class of the Owen Sound Regional School of Nursing and the first class of Georgian College; to honour Nursing as an...

This Award was established through the generosity of PBS Financial Systems. PBS, the largest DMS vendor in Canada, with a strong presence across North America is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. For over 30 years, PBS has delivered state of the art Automotive...

Performance Boat Club Student Success Award This award is presented to three full-time students in the Mechanical Techniques – Marine Engine Mechanic program at the Midland Campus. The recipient will demonstrate academic achievement. Performance Boat Club Entrance...

Puzzle Partner Ltd. Sustainability Award This award was established through the generosity of Puzzle Partner Ltd., a Barrie, Ontario based marketing agency focused exclusively on complex B2B initiatives for the hospitality and travel technology industry. The award is...

Raytheon ELCAN’s commitment to innovation, quality and excellence spans over 70+ years and has earned us a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions for the most demanding challenges in the world. We are proud to support aspiring Georgian College students –...

The department of Research and Innovation is the hub for research, development and innovation at Georgian, focusing on industry and social challenges with our community partners. We provide applied research support for product design, process optimization, technology...

Revera’s long term care team wanted an opportunity to highlight the fulfillment which can be had in working with older adults. Although some students may have gained exposure to spending time with seniors through connections with grandparents or family friends,...

This award was established in memory of Donna Maguire, RN, BScN, CON ©. Donna, a lifelong Barrie resident, was a primary nurse in oncology at RVH and was dedicated to furthering her education throughout her life and demonstrated a commitment to excellence in patient...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...