Fall grads take home total of 102 awards

Royal Roads University congratulates the graduating class of Fall 2022 and salutes the achievements of students for academic excellence and extraordinary contributions to the classroom and beyond. This November, graduating students will receive a total of 102 awards, 85 of which are distinguished.

Governor General’s Gold Medal

Master of Global Management graduate Lawrence Jarikre receives the Governor General’s Gold Medal, in recognition for his thesis, Would an industry-wide shift from commission and trailing commission compensation models be advantageous for investors, Financial Advisors and their employers. His high academic achievement is also recognized with the Royal Roads Founders’ Award. Read his story and learn more about his award-winning thesis.

Royal Roads also recognizes the following candidates for receiving a nomination for the Governor General’s Gold Medal:

• Faith Matchett, College of Interdisciplinary Studies
• Michael MacKay, School of Education and Technology
• Jared Areshenkoff, School of Environment and Sustainability
• Brian Daszko, School of Humanitarian Studies
• Ann Schorling, School of Leadership Studies
• Beatrice Marisa, School of Tourism and Hospitality

Governor General’s Silver Medal

The Governor General’s Silver Medal, presented to the graduating student who achieved the highest academic standing upon graduation from a bachelor's degree program this year, is awarded to Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies graduate, Laura Todd. Todd’s love of ideas and commitment to learning carried her through her academic journey where she tenaciously explored concepts of social justice. Her high academic achievement is also recognized with both the Chancellor’s and President’s Scholar awards.

Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy, and Reconciliation

Taylar Bouwmeester is this year’s recipient of The Lieutenant Governor’s Medal for Inclusion, Democracy, and Reconciliation. Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies graduate is recognized for her work to make digital healthcare more accessible and inclusive. Read her story and learn more about why she launched an Accessibility and Inclusion Champion’s Network at her place of work.

Chancellor’s Award

The university presents the Chancellor’s Award to graduates who achieved the highest academic performance in their undergraduate or graduate program.

Chancellor’s Award recipients

• Hilary Quosai, Doctor of Social Sciences
• Susan Phillips, Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management
• Shawna Hindson, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management
• Elizabeth Bruch, Master of Arts in Environmental Practice  
• Derek McCurdy, Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Leadership
• Carli-Mary Van Stolk, Master of Arts in Intercultural and International Communication
• Shona Thorne, Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Christopher Rowe, Master of Arts in Learning and Technology
• Rebecca Tapiero, Master of Arts in Professional Communication
• Jennifer Lotz, Master of Science in Environmental Practice
• Joshua Padolsky, Bachelor of Arts/Science in Environmental Practice
• Jasmin Kappert-Mclean, Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management
• Elisha Gardiner, Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Zirui Ren, Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management
• Laura Todd, Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies
• Sarah Groot, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication
• Mark Wyse, Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management
• Julia Hedtfeld, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Founders’ Award

The Founders’ Award is presented to a student in each graduating cohort of a degree program for exemplifying the qualities of leadership, sustainability and personal development.

Fall 2022 Founders’ Award recipients

• Evaine Sing, Doctor of Social Science
• Rhea MacLean, Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management
• Geena Haiyupis, Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management
• Sue-Ann Walker, Master of Arts in Higher Education and Leadership
• Christopher Spencer, Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Susan Harland, Master of Arts in Leadership
• Veronica Woodruff, Master of Arts in Leadership
• Christopher Rowe, Master of Arts in Learning and Technology
• Nancy Carlson, Master of Arts in Professional Communication 
• Shauna Begley, Master of Business Administration in Executive Management
• Lawrence Jarikre, Master of Global Management
• Ogechi Rosemary John, Master of Global Management
• Gleysiane Senigalia, Master of Global Management
• Emma Hodges, Bachelor of Arts in Global Tourism Management
• Hojun Hwang, Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management
• Elishia Gardiner, Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Zachary Daigle, Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies           
• Riley Huntley, Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies
• Emma Rossum, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication
• Catherine Ruddell, Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication
• Daniel Morris, Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management
• Leo Levesque, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

President's Scholar Award

The President's Scholar Award is presented to students who graduate with distinction in the top 10 per cent of the graduating class in each undergraduate degree program.

Fall 2022 President’s Scholar Award recipients

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

• Elisha Gardiner

Bachelor of Arts in International Hotel Management

• Xin He
• Denis Durand
• Jingjing Guo
• Zirui Ren
• Poorna Thiranjaya Vithanage

Bachelor of Arts in Justice Studies

• Lucas Barsi
• Nathaniel Blondeau
• Daryl Doyle
• Brianna Fowlow
• Aneil Grewal
• Ab Plosaj
• Laura Todd

Bachelor of Arts in Professional Communication

• Julie Bond
• Sarah Groot
• Kathryn Rogers
• Emma Rossum

Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management

• Kristen DeMone
• Mathieu Desjardins
• Daniel Morris
• Rhonda Webster          
• Mark Wyse

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Practice

• Marta Nahaczewska  
• Abbey Unsworth
• Margery Yuill

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Practice

• Kirsten Campbell
• Brooke Mulder
• Haley Newell

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

• Alesia Cameron
• Alexis Hanson
• Julia Hedtfeld
• David Heywood
• Leo Levesque
• Lucas MacCharles
• Jordan Mieczkowski
• Tiffany Celine Francoise Stephan
• Shannon Tallon