Bannatyne Convocation, November 6, 2025 - 2 p.m.

Governor General's Silver Medal

• Smith, Talia Jade

College of Rehabilitation Science

• Donnelly, Rachel Anne

College of Rehabilitation Sciences Medal in Respiratory Therapy

Awarded for highest standing in a faculty, college or school program

• Donnelly, Rachel Anne

Alpha Rho Chi Medal

For leadership and promise of professional merit in Architecture

• Chicoine, Dallin Thomas Joseph Taylor

American Institute of Architects Medal

For highest achievement, Master of Architecture program

• Nguyen, Ngoc Quynh Thy

T.A. and A.S. Anderson Gold Medal

For highest standing in the Asper Master of Business Administration program

• Codispodi, Elliot Charles **

Manitoba Association of Architects Medal

For the best Comprehensive Design project or thesis

• Karmakar, Sutanu

Manitoba Association of Landscape Architects Medal

For highest achievement

• Meakin, Kailee Anne

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Student Medal

For the outstanding final design project/ thesis in the Master of Architecture program

• Bajet, Natalie Cole Jaramilla

Asper MBA Convocation Prize

For graduating students in the Asper Master of Business Administration program, who completed the program with competitive high academic standing

• Dunn, Fiona Maria

• Vos, Trent ** 

Associates Award for Study in the Asper MBA Program

(for second highest standing in the Asper Master of Business Administration program)

• Schwartz, Reed Damien Taylor **

Associates Master of Finance Convocation Prize

For a graduating student who achieved the highest grade point average in the Asper Master of Finance program

• Chen, Jianda 

Associates Master of Supply Chain Management and Logistics Convocation Prize

For a graduating student in the Stu Clark Graduate School MSCM program, who achieved the highest degree grade point average among all graduating students

• Fraser, Danielle Arden Ivey

BOMImed Clinical Excellence Award

For demonstrated excellence in clinical work and interpersonal skills and active involvement in professional and/or community activities, Respiratory Therapy

• Mohamed, Hesham Mohamed Abdelaal

Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists Student Award

For the graduating student with the highest academic standing among all graduating students in the Master of Occupational Therapy degree program

• Martin-Shimoji, Kiera Marlene

Canadian Occupational Therapy Foundation Future Scholar Award

For the highest combined numerical grade in Research Methods for Evidence-based Practice and Independent Study

• Warha, Arminder Singh

Chartered Professional Accountants of Manitoba Foundation Award

For highest degree grade point average among students who completed the Asper Master of Business Administration program in more than one year

• Codispodi, Elliot Charles **

CORS-SA Prize of Excellence - Occupational Therapy

For the graduating student who show strong leadership and commitment to the College of Rehabilitation Sciences - Occupational Therapy, and to advocate for their future profession, all while maintaining a high academic standing

• Klassen, Sarah Catherine

CORS-SA Prize of Excellence - Physical Therapy

For the graduating student who show strong leadership and commitment to the College of Rehabilitation Sciences - Physical Therapy, and to advocate for their future profession, all while maintaining a high academic standing

• DeGuzman Caballero, Emma Mary-Ann

CORS-SA Prize of Excellence - Respiratory Therapy

For the graduating student who show strong leadership and commitment to the College of Rehabilitation Sciences - Respiratory Therapy, and to advocate for their future profession, all while maintaining a high academic standing

• Kahnamoui Zadeh, Shana 

CSRT Prize for Student Excellence

For a graduating respiratory therapy student who has completed all academic and clinical requirements with high academic standing and demonstrated characteristics and behaviours of a professional

• Nair, Elrica

Bruce Currie Memorial Prize

For the graduating student who best displays the qualities of leadership, generosity, and congeniality in combination with high academic achievement in the Asper MBA program

• Effinger, Laura Rachelle *

Diamond Athletic Medical Supplies Convocation Prize of Excellence

For completion of the Master of Physical Therapy program by a resident of Manitoba with high academic standing and a demonstrated history of community or sports involvement, leadership qualities, and interest in active living, health promotion, and wellness

• Cameron, Neil Donovan

Solita Egert Practice Skills Prize

For a graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in the Practice Skills section of the Master of Occupational Therapy program

• Martin-Shimoji, Kiera Marlene

Excellence in Communications Prize in Occupational Therapy

For a graduating student in the Master of Occupational Therapy program who has demonstrated excellent communication skills

• Allan, Katherine Patricia

Future Leader Award in Occupational Therapy

For a graduating student in Occupational Therapy who has demonstrated leadership qualities

• Weijs, Mieke 

Elenore Haywood Lung Association Manitoba Convocation Prize

For a graduating student who has demonstrated academic excellence in the College of Rehabilitation Sciences with the highest grade point average in the Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care course

• Mohamed, Hesham Mohamed Abdelaal

Mrs. Mary Judd Prize

For a student who has completed the final year of the Master of Occupational Therapy program with good overall standing and demonstrates an interest in working with older adults

• Iezzi, Madison Maria

Landscape Architecture Thesis Prize

For a student who has demonstrated exceptional work in the completion of their thesis or practicum

• Villarreal, Manuela 

Lifemark Convocation Prize in Physiotherapy

For a student graduating from the Master of Physical Therapy degree who has achieved the second highest academic standing among all graduating students

• Pohl, Savannah Laine

Manitoba Association of Social Workers Prize

For a high level of service in final field placement, minimum of 24 credit hours in the final year of Social Work, including Northern (Thompson) and Winnipeg Education Centre

• Pennell, Domanick Chase *

Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists Prize

For a graduating student in the Master of Occupational Therapy program who has achieved the highest standing in the final year of the program amongst all graduating students

• Martin-Shimoji, Kiera Marlene

Master of Physician Assistant Studies Capstone Project Graduation Prize

For the graduating student with outstanding academic performance who demonstrated the best overall performance in Clinical Year Capstone Project

• Morisseau, Hailee Michele

Master of Physician Assistant Studies Leadership Graduation Prize

For the graduating student with outstanding academic performance who has demonstrated a high level of compassion, humanism and the best patient-centered approach to care

• Wijewardana, Mallawa Arachchige Yashmi Nilusha

Physical Therapy Prize for Excellence in Communication and Professionalism

For a graduating student in the Master of Physical Therapy program who has demonstrated excellence in communication and professionalism

• Hildebrand, Braden Scott

Naomi Rosenberg Palansky Prize

For the graduating student who has demonstrated excellence in the pediatrics and advocacy portions of the Master of Occupational Therapy program

• Wiebe, Taya Shae

Marjorie Spence Physical Therapy Achievement Prize

For a graduating physiotherapy student who has achieved high academic standing and has demonstrated a history of community involvement and leadership qualities

• Multani, Karanveer Singh

Theresa Sullivan Prize for Professionalism and Professional Reasoning Skills

For the graduating students who have demonstrated excellence in the components of the Master of Occupational Therapy program that focus on professionalism and professional reasoning

• Allan, Katherine Patricia

• Enns, Carleigh Esprit

Weir Award

For a full-time Faculty of Graduate Studies Master's student and a Ph.D. student in Environment and Geography in the final year of study with good academic standing who has presented the most outstanding thesis

• Amaral Wasielesky, Gabriela

• Wilt, James

* June 2025 graduate

** February 2025 graduate

Master of Science: Rehabilitation Sciences

Okafor, Praise Chineye (St. Paul's College)
Major: Rehabilitation Sciences
Thesis: Exploring the Prevalence and Impact of Post-COVID Symptoms Among Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Advisor: Dr. Diana Carolina Sanchez-Ramirez

Master of Occupational Therapy

Alexiuk, Eve Shannon
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Allan, Katherine Patricia
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Arnold, Shae-Lynn Blake
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Arshad, Loveeza
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Baudry, Melanie Josee Mirielle
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Buck, Vanessa
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Constant, Bridget Kay-Lynn
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Debuysscher Nailor, Elizabeth Margaret
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Desrochers, Roxane Juliette Marie
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Doerksen, Emily-Ann Maria
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Dueck, Taysa
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Enns, Carleigh Esprit
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Fenner, Yvonne Angelina
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Friesen, Jessica Maria
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Gill, Serina
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Gozum, Emmanuel
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Hiebert, Emily Renee Dawn
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Iezzi, Madison Maria
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Karuba, Tristan
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Kaur, Tanvir
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Klassen, Sarah
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Komarniski, Arial Elizabeth
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Link, Brittany Kayla
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Lucas, Sophie Elin
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

MacDonald, Anna
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Manaigre, Lauryn Rachel
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Martin-Shimoji, Kiera Marlene
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Matheson, Braydn Jane
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

McCallum, Elizabeth Ann
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

McMullen, Meaghan Sydney Jean (St. John's College)
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Mooyman, Carley Nicole
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Nedjadrasul, Daniel
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Quinit, Richelle Lynne
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Reichardt, Amber Margaret Mary (St. Paul's College)
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Riseling, Dana Rachelle
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Sambanthan, Sharuka
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Sanders, Diana Marie
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Sawatzky, Keren Happuch
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Sawna, Nikita
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Sevilla, Sophia Angela
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Tulloch, Cara Nicole
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Vaslavskiy, Anna Gabrielle
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Vongnaraj, Tiana Chandarath
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Warha, Arminder Singh
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Weijs, Mieke
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Wiebe, Taya Shae
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Wlasiuk, Katia Aneila
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Yarmiy, Samantha
Major: Occupational Therapy 2 Year

Master of Physical Therapy

Acero, Erika
Major: Physical Therapy

Almosara, Jhon
Major: Physical Therapy

Besant, Matthew John
Major: Physical Therapy

Boschman, Liam
Major: Physical Therapy

Boyd, Bailey
Major: Physical Therapy

Brigham, Lauren Rae
Major: Physical Therapy

Cameron, Neil Donovan
Major: Physical Therapy

DeBow, Lyric Sarah Brenda
Major: Physical Therapy

DeGuzman Caballero, Emma Mary-Ann
Major: Physical Therapy

DeLaronde, Morgan Lynn
Major: Physical Therapy

Duong, Lee Tan
Major: Physical Therapy

Fournier, Rémi Marc Joseph
Major: Physical Therapy

García, Juanita
Major: Physical Therapy

George, April Kennedy
Major: Physical Therapy

Gill, Gurkirat Singh
Major: Physical Therapy

Gill, Jainoor Kaur
Major: Physical Therapy

Glowatski, Kiera Elizabeth
Major: Physical Therapy

Gomercic, Matthieu Charles Joseph
Major: Physical Therapy

Guenette, Christian Barry
Major: Physical Therapy

Hanson, Mats Oscar Tomas (St. John's College)
Major: Physical Therapy

Harder, Emily Rose Anne
Major: Physical Therapy

Hildebrand, Braden Scott
Major: Physical Therapy

Hunter, Dillon
Major: Physical Therapy

Joy, Eron
Major: Physical Therapy

King, David William
Major: Physical Therapy

Kos-Whicher, Davis Andrew
Major: Physical Therapy

Kushka, Stefan Anthony
Major: Physical Therapy

Laden, Michael Robert Joseph
Major: Physical Therapy

Lau, Hayden Wei Hai
Major: Physical Therapy

Lesperance, Alana Dale
Major: Physical Therapy

Luky, Megan Alyssa
Major: Physical Therapy

McCombe, Tyson Trent
Major: Physical Therapy

Morham, Sophie Anne
Major: Physical Therapy

Multani, Karanveer Singh
Major: Physical Therapy

Oliveira, Tiago Penner
Major: Physical Therapy

Pohl, Savannah Laine
Major: Physical Therapy

Quach, Allen
Major: Physical Therapy

Rodriguez, Diego Alejandro
Major: Physical Therapy

Singh, Jasmeet
Major: Physical Therapy

Tsang, Ivan (St. Paul's College)
Major: Physical Therapy

Uruski, Katarina Mary
Major: Physical Therapy

Vermeulen, Gabrielle Paige
Major: Physical Therapy

Warren, Brendan
Major: Physical Therapy

Weatherald, Victoria Rae
Major: Physical Therapy

Yun, Chansong (St. John's College)
Major: Physical Therapy

Zirk, Nicholas Francis Victor
Major: Physical Therapy

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Alexander, Kaitlyn Megan
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Boychuk, Gillian Isobel
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Hewat, Nikaela Lynn
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Mbabaali, Sophia Nantayi
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Morisseau, Hailee Michele
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Popovich, Evana Marta
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Schreckenbach, Andrea Helen
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Sen, Angel Sanjivkumar
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Shantz, Jessie Levi
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Sharma, Depali
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Smith, Taylor Alexandra
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Wijewardana, Mallawa Arachchige Yashmi Nilusha
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Wonitowy, Quinn Mikaela
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Zhu, Yiran
Major: Physician Assistant Education

Zrinyi, Anna
Major: Physician Assistant Education