They\u2019ve solidified themselves as leaders amongst their peers, heeded the call to make a difference in the community and excelled throughout their educational journey.<\/p>\n
And now, 10 outstanding Brock students have added one of the University\u2019s most prestigious honours to their impressive lists of accomplishments.<\/p>\n
A virtual celebration was recently held to honour the 2021 recipients of the President\u2019s Surgite Award, which recognizes leadership, community involvement and academic achievement. The group of undergraduate and graduate students from across the University met virtually with Brock University President Gervan Fearon and Provost and Vice-President, Academic Lynn Wells to share a bit about themselves and their aspirations.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was inspiring to hear each of the award recipients speak so passionately about their respective disciplines and the work they are putting into making a contribution to and positive impact on Brock and the wider community,\u201d said Fearon. \u201cWe encourage our students to be engaged citizens and these award recipients show what can be accomplished with this goal in mind.\u00a0They truly are role models to the entire Brock community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wells described the online gathering as a valuable opportunity to hear about the Brock experience from some of the University\u2019s most involved students.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a privilege to meet with this accomplished group of young learners whose impact is felt across the University and into the community,\u201d she said. \u201cThey are each working to leave the world better than they found it, and their leadership will certainly not end here. I look forward to hearing more about their future contributions and successes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lisa Mochrie, a fourth-year Nursing student from Burlington, described herself as \u201cover the moon\u201d to learn she was receiving the significant Brock honour.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt felt like the time and energy I have invested into the Nursing Department, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Brock University and the Niagara region were recognized and acknowledged from a Brock-wide standpoint,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Upon arriving to the virtual celebration, Mochrie immediately recognized she was \u201cwith Brock University\u2019s most involved and high-achieving students for academia and community engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI was inspired by each recipient of the Surgite Award and it was a privilege to learn how they continued to make Brock University an even better place despite the COVID-19 pandemic.\u201d<\/p>\n