DAWSON CREEK – Four Northern Lights College students have been named recipients of the Minerva Foundation for BC Women Award.
The award, valued at $1,250 per recipient, seeks to assist Aboriginal women in full-time studies in any credit program at NLC. Applicant criteria includes academic proficiency and financial need.
Recipients were: Alexandra-Marie Sollboeck-Kiyawasew, Dawson Creek Campus, Social Services Worker Diploma; Hillary Deneron, Fort Nelson Campus, Applied Business Technology; Terri Meekis, Fort St. John Campus, Social Services Worker Diploma; and Randa Adekat, Fort St. John Campus, Applied Business Technology.
Student awards are administered by the NLC Foundation. For more information on the NLC Foundation, check the NLC website at nlc.bc.ca or contact Donna Kane at 250-784-7613 or email dkane@nlc.bc.ca.
Hillary Deneron received her award from Aboriginal Coordinator Gerri McDonald.
Alexandra-Marie Sollboeck-Kiyawasew received her award from Financial Aid Officer Billie-Jo Crandall.
Randa Adekat received her award from Administrative Assistant Nicole Blanchette.
Terri Meekis received her award from Administrative Assistant Nicole Blanchette.