2008 Recipient: Ashley Ethier

Ashley is a resident of Hamilton and a graduate from Barton Secondary High School. Ashley has now completed the Environmental Technician Program at Mohawk College. During her co-op year she worked for an Environmental Consulting firm. She hopes to further her education at McMaster University in thier Geo-science program and will be working to complete a Masters Degree in Hydrogeology.

2007 Recipient: Ryan Aitken

Ryan is a resident of Hamilton and a graduate from Westmount High School.  Ryan is currently completing his final semester in the Environmental Technician Program at Mohawk College. In January 2007 Ryan returned to Mohawk College after successfully completing a one year internship as the student Inorganic Technician with the City of Hamilton’s Environmental Laboratory. Some of his duties included the chemical analysis of water, wastewater, bio-solids and sludge, data input using the Laboratory Information Management System and evaluating and reviewing Quality Control data and charts. Following his placement Ryan's supervisors indicated that he demonstrated a great work ethic, he was friendly, an excellent worker, dependable and possesses good technical skills. Ryan is a team player and would be an asset at any workplace. Ryan is well liked by the Chemical and Environmental Technology Department faculty and staff and has achieved Deans Honours every semester.