2011 Student Medals and Honours

Governor General’s Academic Medal

The Governor General’s Academic Medal to reward scholastic merit was established in 1873 by the Earl of Dufferin who served as Governor General of Canada from 1872 to 1878. The Silver Medal is awarded to the Honours student with the highest academic standing on graduation in the Bachelor’s degree program. The Gold Medal is awarded to the student with the highest academic standing on graduation in the Master’s and Doctoral degree programs.

• Gold Medal: Erin Elizabeth Rees, Watershed Ecosystems Ph.D. Program
• Silver Medal: Edward Stokan, Bachelor of Science Honours in Physics

Symons Medal

The Symons Medal was established in 1972 in honour of T.H.B. Symons, the founding president of Trent University. This medal is awarded to students in the Honours program who achieve high overall standing on graduation.

• Colleen Elizabeth Doyle, Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
• Trevor John Dunn, Bachelor of Arts Honours in Cultural Studies/Hispanic Studies
• Timothy James McMurtry Howlett, Bachelor of Arts Honours in International Development Studies/International Political Economy
• Virginia Anne Portmann, Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bagnani Medal

The Bagnani Medal was established in 1986 to honour the late Professor Gilbert Bagnani, one of the founding faculty members of Trent University. This medal is awarded to students in the General program who achieve high overall standing on graduation.

• Kristopher Harrop, Bachelor of Arts in Hispanic Studies
• Melissa Rae Lunn, Bachelor of Science in Psychology