Twenty students have been recognized for their outstanding contributions as members of the Westdale community this year.

The Exceptional Student Neighbour Awards were presented in the Student Centre last week by representatives of McMaster, Hamilton Police Services, the Ainslie Wood/Westdale Community Association and the City of Hamilton.

The awards recognize students who enhance the residential communities surrounding campus.

All of the students were nominated by area residents, many of whom wrote letters of commendation to the awards organizing committee.

Award winners were presented with a certificate signed by McMaster President Deane, Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger and Acting Police Chief Eric Girt.

This year’s award winners are:

Trystan Nault

Claudia Cheng

Jordana Leader

Katie (Katharine) Mackett

Blake Klasios

Matthew Da Silva

Harry Krahn

Griffin Marsh

Liam Crummey

Douglas Chan

Colin Colterjohn

Zachary De Long

Arakel Minassian

Owen Mitchell

Nathaniel Smith

Matthew Jordan

Jessica Beatty

Brooke Werger

Gurleen Kaur

Willam Laurie