Residence student leaders recognized

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/Henderson-K_George-P.jpg” caption=”President Peter George presents an award to Krista Henderson. Photo credit: David Moore”]The contributions of more than 130 student leaders from McMaster's 11 residences were celebrated at Residence Recognition Night on March 30.

University President Peter George brought greetings on behalf of the University and thanked residence leaders for their part in building a more inclusive community.

“One of my favourite things to do as President is to help recognize the outstanding people who make McMaster such a warm and welcoming community to study, learn and live,” said George.

George also presented the first award of the evening, the Andrew “Rocky” Taylor Award, to Whidden Hall programming representative Krista Henderson. “Krista has been an integral member of the IRC programming team and a true leader who embraces the values of creativity, teamwork, inclusivity and collaboration.”

McMaster's Associate Vice-President (Student Affairs), Phil Wood, presented the Les Prince Award to IRC president Faizal Haji. Last presented in 2003, the award is granted in recognition of the highest qualities of leadership, academic excellence, and contribution to the quality of residence life.

“Throughout his service with the IRC, but particularly as president, Faizal has shown an uncommon commitment to student leadership development – working to serve current residence students while also laying the foundation for greater successes in the future,” said Wood. “He personifies excellence, commitment to his community, and using his influence and ability to the benefit of his peers.”

Haji, who completed his Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in 2005 and is now in first year medicine at McMaster, closed the formal proceedings with an address in which he spoke of the year and the responsibilities of leadership.

“We have the privilege of serving our constituents every day on the thing that matters most to them – their home,” said Haji. “We set forth a vision at the beginning of the year to build bridges for something bigger and better. I want to say congratulations; those bridges are built for future councils to walk on.”

Other major awards included:

IRC CUP:Whidden Hall

Established in 1990 in honour of Jack Evans, then associate vice-president (university services) and McMaster's chief student affairs officer, the IRC Cup is granted to the residence that best demonstrates participation and spirit.

Kitchen Sink Award: Edwards Hall

Established in 1997 and presented to the residence that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to enhancing their residence facility.

Rudy Heinzl Award: Karen Quon (Wallingford Hall)

Established in 1996 in honour of retiring dean of students Rudy Heinz, the award is granted for outstanding contribution by an IRC representative to the Council and its standing committees.

Andrew Rocky Taylor Award: Krista Henderson (Whidden Hall)

Established in 2000 and presented to an IRC programmer in recognition of outstanding contribution to the IRC and residence programming.

SDC Award of Excellence: Kelly Bashak

Established in 1996 and presented in recognition of outstanding contribution and achievement by a member of the Student Dining Committee, as selected by the SDC.

Ed Townsley Award for Managerial Excellence: Peter Scott

Established in 2006 and presented in recognition of outstanding contribution and achievement by a Manager of Hospitality Services, selected by the Student Dining Committee.

Floor Level Inter-Residence Council Representative (FLIRC) of the Year

Hedden Hall – Morgan King Wale

Edwards Hall – Matt Lan

Whidden Hall – Bethany Jackson

Brandon Hall – Helen Matteer

Wallingford Hall – Kate Logan

Bates Hall – Alvin Cheung

McKay Hall – Alison McBride

Mary E. Keyes Residence – Sheri Devries

Moulton Hall – Susie Taylor and Amanda Vernal

Matthews Hall – Rick Mills

Woodstock Hall – Matt Quinn

Awards previously won by the IRC in 2006 were also acknowledged:

Ontario Residence Hall Association (ORHA)

* School of the Year

* Initiative of the Year (residence-wide formal)

McMaster Students Union

* J. Lynn Watson Award for Community Service

The Inter-Residence Council is the official voice of more than 3,300 students living in McMaster University's eleven residences.

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[img_inline align="right" src="http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/Henderson-K_George-P.jpg" caption="President Peter George presents an award to Krista Henderson. Photo credit: David Moore"]The contributions of more than 130 student leaders from McMaster&#039;s 11 residences were celebrated at Residence Recognition Night on March 30.<br />
<br />
<p>University President Peter George brought greetings on behalf of the University and thanked residence leaders for their part in building a more inclusive community.<br />
<br />
<p>"One of my favourite things to do as President is to help recognize the outstanding people who make McMaster such a warm and welcoming community to study, learn and live," said George.<br />
<br />
<p>George also presented the first award of the evening, the Andrew "Rocky" Taylor Award, to Whidden Hall programming representative Krista Henderson. "Krista has been an integral member of the IRC programming team and a true leader who embraces the values of creativity, teamwork, inclusivity and collaboration."<br />
<br />
<p>McMaster&#039;s Associate Vice-President (Student Affairs), Phil Wood, presented the Les Prince Award to IRC president Faizal Haji. Last presented in 2003, the award is granted in recognition of the highest qualities of leadership, academic excellence, and contribution to the quality of residence life.<br />
<br />
<p>"Throughout his service with the IRC, but particularly as president, Faizal has shown an uncommon commitment to student leadership development - working to serve current residence students while also laying the foundation for greater successes in the future," said Wood. "He personifies excellence, commitment to his community, and using his influence and ability to the benefit of his peers."<br />
<br />
<p>Haji, who completed his Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in 2005 and is now in first year medicine at McMaster, closed the formal proceedings with an address in which he spoke of the year and the responsibilities of leadership.<br />
<br />
<p>"We have the privilege of serving our constituents every day on the thing that matters most to them - their home," said Haji. "We set forth a vision at the beginning of the year to build bridges for something bigger and better. I want to say congratulations; those bridges are built for future councils to walk on."<br />
<br />
<p>Other major awards included:<br />
<br />
<p><b>IRC CUP:Whidden Hall</b><br />
<br />
<p>Established in 1990 in honour of Jack Evans, then associate vice-president (university services) and McMaster&#039;s chief student affairs officer, the IRC Cup is granted to the residence that best demonstrates participation and spirit.<br />
<br />
<p><b>Kitchen Sink Award: Edwards Hall</b><br />
<br />
<p>Established in 1997 and presented to the residence that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to enhancing their residence facility.<br />
<br />
<p><b>Rudy Heinzl Award: Karen Quon (Wallingford Hall)</b><br />
<br />
<p>Established in 1996 in honour of retiring dean of students Rudy Heinz, the award is granted for outstanding contribution by an IRC representative to the Council and its standing committees.<br />
<br />
<p><b>Andrew Rocky Taylor Award: Krista Henderson (Whidden Hall)</b><br />
<br />
<p>Established in 2000 and presented to an IRC programmer in recognition of outstanding contribution to the IRC and residence programming.<br />
<br />
<p><b>SDC Award of Excellence: Kelly Bashak</b><br />
<br />
<p>Established in 1996 and presented in recognition of outstanding contribution and achievement by a member of the Student Dining Committee, as selected by the SDC.<br />
<br />
<p><b>Ed Townsley Award for Managerial Excellence: Peter Scott</b><br />
<br />
<p>Established in 2006 and presented in recognition of outstanding contribution and achievement by a Manager of Hospitality Services, selected by the Student Dining Committee.<br />
<br />
<p><b>Floor Level Inter-Residence Council Representative (FLIRC) of the Year</b><br />
<br />
<p>Hedden Hall - Morgan King Wale<br />
<br>Edwards Hall - Matt Lan<br />
<br>Whidden Hall - Bethany Jackson<br />
<br>Brandon Hall - Helen Matteer<br />
<br>Wallingford Hall - Kate Logan<br />
<br>Bates Hall - Alvin Cheung<br />
<br>McKay Hall - Alison McBride<br />
<br>Mary E. Keyes Residence - Sheri Devries<br />
<br>Moulton Hall - Susie Taylor and Amanda Vernal<br />
<br>Matthews Hall - Rick Mills<br />
<br>Woodstock Hall - Matt Quinn<br />
<br />
<p>Awards previously won by the IRC in 2006 were also acknowledged:<br />
<br />
<p>Ontario Residence Hall Association (ORHA)<br />
<br>*  School of the Year<br />
<br>*  Initiative of the Year (residence-wide formal)<br />
<br />
<p>McMaster Students Union<br />
<br>* J. Lynn Watson Award for Community Service<br />
<br />
<p>The Inter-Residence Council is the official voice of more than 3,300 students living in McMaster University&#039;s eleven residences.<br />
<br />
<br />

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