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3 awards of $1,500 (Undergrad Level)
Qualifying programs: Undergrad Degree 4 year BScN, Undergrad Degree 2nd level entry BScN

Award Description

The Jennifer Awards provide opportunities to 3rd or 4th year basic baccalaureate nursing students or 2nd year of a second level entry baccalaureate program to complete their baccalaureate degree. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding potential and contribution to the fields of child and family, oncological or mental health nursing.

Origin

In 1998, Jennifer’s aunt established The Jennifer Award in memory of her niece. The Award continues to be funded through a bequest from the estate of Jennifer’s aunt.

Honoree Background

Jennifer Gregg was a 1970 graduate of the University of Toronto School of Nursing. She practiced at Sunnybrook and the Clarke Institute.

Jennifer was known as a nurse who provided sensitive, compassionate care to her patients. She was committed to expanding her nursing skills and expertise, and her career encompassed many aspects of nursing including the care of children and their families, and those with mental health concerns.

Previous Award Winners

2025

  • Amanda Wood (Nipissing University)
  • Jazlyn Thomas (Canadore College)
  • Nicole Ljuckanov (Trent University)
  • Zahra Sultani (Ontario Tech University)

2019

  • Emily Hao (University of Toronto)
  • Lindsey Lenters (University of Toronto)

2018

  • Victoria Maich (Nipissing University)

2017

  • Catherine Larocque (University of Ottawa)
  • Francesca Hume (Ontario Tech University/Durham College)
  • Lauren Easton (Nipissing University)
  • Patricia Julian (Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University))
  • Petrina Barbas (Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University))

2016

  • Amanda Sissons (University of Toronto)
  • Crystal Bignell (Ontario Tech University/Durham College)
  • Natania Abebe (University of Ottawa)
  • Paula Suciu (Nipissing University)

2015

  • Ashley Desrosiers (University of Ottawa)
  • Breanne Anderson (McMaster University)
  • Chantelle Nielson (University of Toronto)
  • Christopher Loewen (University of Toronto)
  • Crystal Bignell (Ontario Tech University/Durham College)
  • Emily Read (Western University)
  • Hania Siddiqui (Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University))
  • Linda Liu (Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University))
  • Rhea Crowther (Trent University)
  • Shannon Keast (University of Toronto)
  • Vanna Kazazian (Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University))
  • Zamin Ladha (University of Toronto)

2014

  • Mia Biondi (Western University)
  • Micaela Hardy-Moffat (University of Toronto)
  • Moira Haggarty (Lakehead University)
  • Peter Su (Queen's University)
  • Sarah Beanlands (University of Ottawa)
  • Yehudis Stokes (University of Ottawa)

2013

  • Chi Wing Yeung (Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University))
  • Diandra Leane (Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University))
  • Erica Bridgwater (University of Toronto)
  • Margaret-Hope McDermott (Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University))
  • Natasha Cassel (Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University))
  • Patricia Yu Howatt (Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University))

2012

  • Breanne Anderson ()
  • Emily Read ()
  • Linda Liu ()
  • Shannon Keast ()
  • Vanna Kazazian ()

2011

  • Francis Baguio ()
  • Lindsay Jibb ()
  • Matthew Sandre ()
  • Michelle DeSanti ()

2010

  • Amelia Raiger ()
  • Anhthu Nguyen ()
  • Carly Rockwood ()

2009

  • Hilary Hall ()
  • Jennifer Floor ()

2008

  • Kathryn Walker ()
  • Nada Sidani ()

2007

  • Laurel MacIsaac ()
  • Mridula Sury ()
  • Tara Johnson ()

2006

  • Archna Patel ()
  • Jennifer Akeroyd ()
  • Kirsten Eisinga ()

2005

  • Kathleen Leslie ()
  • Katie Connolly ()

2004

  • Martina Panfili ()
  • Sarah Dusky ()

2003

  • Katharine Fisher ()
  • Natalie Fortin ()
  • Pamela Davies ()

2002

  • Barbara Thomas ()
  • Melinda Gillies ()
  • Richard Kup ()