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The Canadian Association of Independent Schools
and
ROTHESAY NETHERWOOD SCHOOL
Invite CAIS schools to submit nominations for the
J.D.Y. Hickman Award for Volunteerism

J.D.Y. HICKMAN AWARD
GUIDELINES

Criteria:
This award is presented annually to the most deserving CAIS student for service rendered unselfishly to the outside community. The nature of this volunteerism may take any form, but must represent a significant contribution of time and effort and make a significant difference to the community to which the effort is given. The recipient may not be employed in any way by the organization for which she or he is volunteering or receive any financial remuneration for the services rendered.

Presentation:
It is the intention of the donors of this award that the recipient should receive the award at their school presented by the CAIS president or by his or her designate.

Naming of the Award:
J.D.Y. Hickman was a graduate of Rothesay Collegiate School in 1942. He was a full-time volunteer, directing the business side of the school operations as a volunteer for 16 years. Without this incredible energy and effort, the school would not have survived. He has made a difference.
  1. The award is open to all students enrolled in a CAIS school.

  2. Nominations may be made by a fellow student, friend or teacher. They must be supported by the signature of both a teacher and the Head of School. Nominations may be made in English or French. There is no limit to the number of students that a school may nominate.

  3. All nominations must be typed, double-spaced, single-sided. No nomination should be more than three pages in length. Letters of support may be appended to the nomination.

  4. Nominations should be postmarked, e-mailed or faxed on or before the deadline:

    J.D.Y. Hickman Award
    Rothesay Netherwood School
    40 College Hill Road
    Rothesay, NB E2E 5H1
    Fax: 506-848-0851

    A printable copy of the Guidleines is located below.

    Direct inquiries to:
    Stephanie Buchanan, Assistant to Head of School
    506-847-8224 buchanans@rns.cc

Hickman__Award_guidelines.pdfHickman__Award_guidelines.pdf

To download the letter from Paul Kitchen regarding the J.D.Y. Hickman Award please click below. 

Past J.D.Y. Hickman Award winners include:

 

2000  Victoria Chan – Branksome Hall

2001  Paige Muttersbach – Glenlyon Norfolk

2002  Natalie Hui – The Bishop Strachan School  

2003  Alexander Rafael – Collingwood School

2004  Nina Assab – Collingwood School

2005  Sophine Johnsson –  The Study

2006  Melissa Pavri – St. Clement’s School

2007   Aleema Jamal - Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School

2008   Bilaal Rajan - St. Andrew's College

2009   Julia Tufts - King's - Edgehill School

 

 

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J.D.Y. Hickman Award Recipient 2008/09

We are proud to announce that Julia Tufts from King's _ Edgehill School in Aurora, Ontario is the 2008/09 recipient of the J.D.Y. Hickman Award!

To download the J.D.Y. Hickman Nomination Form please see below:

 

Hickman_Award_nomination_Form.pdfHickman_Award_nomination_Form.pdf

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