Bursary Winners

The Friends of Presqu’ile sponsor two annual Bursaries. Their purpose is two-fold – to recognize exceptional employees and to promote post-secondary education in college, university or skilled trades.Student BursaryThis year’s winner is gate attendant, Michael Kowal. Michael received multiple nominations all noting his dedication. He consistently goes beyond his duties to support visitors, colleagues, and day-to-day operations. As a seasonal resident, Michael uses his extensive park knowledge to deliver outstanding visitor service, always ready to quickly guide guests.Michael’s contributions extend far beyond front-line customer service. He is quick to offer assistance to other departments. His sharp attention to detail, his […]

Every spring, some 60 seasonal student employees start working at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. They might be doing maintenance, educational programs, working at the gate or the store. Park visitors are so fortunate to have these cheerful and enthusiastic young people helping to make each visit to Presqu’ile a success. The Friends of Presqu’ile want to recognize the achievements of the students and to encourage their continuing education. Towards that end, we started a bursary program almost 10 years ago. There are two bursaries available, a $1,000 Student Bursary and a $3,000 J. Beverlie Cook Career Bursary. Student Bursary Winner – […]

Every spring, some 60 seasonal employees start working at Presqu’ile Provincial Park. They might be doing maintenance, educational programs, working at the gate or the store. Park visitors are so fortunate to have these cheerful and enthusiastic young people helping to make each visit to Presqu’ile a success. The Friends of Presqu’ile want to recognize the achievements of the students and to encourage their continuing education. Towards that end, we started a bursary program almost 10 years ago. There are two bursaries available, a $1,000 Student Bursary and a $3,000 Career Bursary.

The Friends of Presqu’ile Park offer two bursaries to deserving seasonal staff members who intend to continue their post-secondary or skilled trades education. The aim of the bursaries is two-fold – to recognize outstanding young people who work in the park and to encourage continuing education. Once again, this year, there were several deserving candidates, making the Awards Committee’s job even more challenging. However, two students stood out.

The Friends of Presqu’ile Park sponsor a Student Bursary Program to encourage post-secondary education and to recognize the excellent work of our seasonal staff.  The bursaries are open to all students returning to university, college, or trades training. This year, we awarded two bursaries to student staff members who are pursuing education in fields related to the environment. The presentations were made August 20th at Stonehedge. 

The Friends of Presqu’ile Park are pleased to announce the winners of our 2021 Student Bursaries. This program was launched to recognize the efforts of the fine young people who work as summer student employees in Presqu’ile Park.   We are so very proud of our winners.

The Friends of Presqu’ile Park sponsors an annual bursary program to recognize the efforts of the fine young people who work as summer student employees in Presqu’ile Park. Without the hard work of these students, the park would not be able to operate in the summer. We received many examples of extraordinary dedication and stellar customer service from the nominations. Here are our 2019 winners.

The Friends of Presqu’ile Park sponsors an annual bursary program to recognize the efforts of the fine young people who work as summer student employees in Presqu’ile Park. We received many examples of extraordinary dedication and stellar customer service from the nominations.  Here are our winners.

This year, The Friends of Presqu’ile Park launched an annual bursary program to recognize the efforts of the fine young people who work as summer student employees in Presqu’ile Park.  We received many examples of extraordinary dedication and stellar customer service from the nominations.  We are so very proud of our winners. Career Bursary The Friends invited student employees to apply for our new $1,000. Career Bursary if they were following a course of study at the post-secondary level that might lead to a career in the Parks system. Congratulations go to Alyson (Aly) Morris, one of our student Park Wardens.  […]