Assiniboine Community College in Brandon has announced its 2021 One to Watch award recipients.
The annual One to Watch awards recognize students for their academic achievements, leadership, contributions to student life, and community involvement.
“We are pleased to recognize these graduates who have excelled during their time at Assiniboine,” said Dr. Deanna Rexe, Vice President Academic at Assiniboine.
After a unique year of study, Arriane Flor Morales, a Practical Nursing graduate, is happy to cap the year off with this recognition. “I am very honoured to receive the One to Watch award. I have faced several challenges on my way here, but each one of them has only strengthened me and made me the person I am today; someone who sets her eyes on a goal and never gives up on any hurdles, until it is achieved,” she said. “Receiving this award is not possible without the inspiration and guidance from my instructors and fellow classmates whom I have the deepest respect for, and from whom I have derived my strength to pursue nursing school, especially in this time of pandemic. Most of all, I would like to thank the creator of this award, for making it possible to recognize the hard work and dedication of student leaders,” added Morales.
One to Watch awards are presented to students in each of Assiniboine’s programs who have performed exceedingly well.
In total, 54 Assiniboine students received awards for this academic year. Recipients were selected based on a set of criteria including academic merit, leadership, contributions to student life, community involvement and volunteerism.
For Kristen Paul, a Mature Student High School graduate, the award was a pleasant surprise after completing her studies. "My heart has been warmed from all the positive support and encouragement I have received from my instructors and my student advisor during my time at Assiniboine,” said Paul. “Knowing that someone took the time and effort to put my name forward for this award brings tears of joy to my eyes. ”Each academic school within the college selects a recipient for each program in each location, so those who know the students and the program content best are involved in choosing the deserving recipients.
“I am so thankful for all my instructors who constantly encouraged me to stay motivated. It had been a while since I was in a classroom setting and they all made me feel welcomed and at home within the college,” said Kaylah Pascoe Foy, a Business Administration (Human Resource Management) graduate. “I challenged myself over the last two years, and really stepped out of my comfort zone. It is 
One to Watch Award Recipients:
Adult Collegiate:
Mature Student High School Kristen Paul
Mature Student High School Anna-Maria Ogg
School of Agriculture & Environment:
Agribusiness Jaryn Orr
Baking Foundations Sakhnoor Kaur
Civil Technician Andriy Kovalenko
Civil Technology: Municipal Engineering Shieldon Sanchez
Communications Engineering Technology: Wireless Devon Nelson
Culinary Arts Anh Khoa Lam
Environmental Technologies: Land & Water Management Hanna Weflen
Food Processing Denisse Novoa Pena
Geographic Information Systems Cameron Mcateer
Horticulture Production Leanne Plewes
Hotel & Restaurant Management Sukhsimran Kaur
Sustainable Food Systems Lakhveer Kaur
School of Business:
Accounting Serag Alfarek
Business Administration: Accounting Krista Hall
Business Administration: Accounting Mandi Szabo
Business Administration: Financial Services Janelle Ryzner
Business Administration: Human Resource Management Kaylah Pascoe Foy
Business Administration: Human Resource Management Hanna Momotiuk
Business Administration: Marketing Michael Peters
General Business Lorrie Roulette
Finance Joyce Emeaba
Human Resource Management Courtney Leask
Interactive Media Arts: Interactive Michalina Lojek
Interactive Media Arts: Media Collin Nickel
Legal Administration Kelsy Leitch
Medical Administration Rolanda Chaske
Network Administration Technology Alicia Nass
Office Management Tania Allain
Office Skills Svetlana Medovol
School of Health & Human Services:
Early Childhood Education Ranjot Singh
Education Assistant Cheryl Champion
Police Studies Brooklyn Chartrand
Social Service Worker Ayla Pont
Child Development Worker Stacy Beaulieu
Child Development Worker Tricia Houle
School of Nursing:
Comprehensive Health Care Aide Charmaine Beardy
Comprehensive Health Care Aide Emon Hossain
Comprehensive Health Care Aide Nichole Huska
Comprehensive Health Care Aide Logan Sutherland
Practical Nursing Jon Matthew Lucero
Practical Nursing Arriane Flor Morales
Practical Nursing Samuel Nemis
Practical Nursing Cher-Lyn Stefanson
School of Trades:
Applied Plumbing Installation Keith Mousseau
Automotive Technician Gurmanjit Mahal
Carpentry and Woodworking Brent Perrin
Construction Electrician Zachary Zurba
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Nicholae Peters
Industrial Metals Fabrication Keegan Burt
Piping Trades Ty Loewen
Power Engineering Kingsley Koni
Welding Conestoga Jaylyn Fraser
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