Grade 12 Awards

Academic Achievement Awards

Border Paving Engineering Scholarship

Sponsored by Border Paving Ltd.

Awarded to a SGCHS or MCHS graduating student who demonstrates academic excellence and is suited to further study in engineering or engineering technology (i.e. has the highest average using blended marks in English 30, Math 30/31, Chemistry 30 and Physics 30). 

Award: $1,000

English 30-1 Award

Sponsored by Signature Vending Services

Awarded to the graduate with the highest English 30-1 (blended) mark.

Award: $100

Études sociales 30-1 Award

Sponsored by Signature Vending Services

Awarded to the graduate with the highest Études Sociales 30-1 (blended) mark.

Award: $100

Governor General's Award

Sponsored by the Government of Canada

Awarded to the graduating student with the highest academic average. The average includes all Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses as listed on the student's official transcript of grades issued by the Ministry of Education.

Award: Medal

Health Professions Award

Sponsored by Dr. Kalhs and Dr. Romanowski

Given to a student who displays academic excellence and has chosen to pursue a career in the health profession.

Award: $250

Mathematics Award

Sponsored by Signature Vending Services

Awarded to the graduate with the highest Math 30-1 (blended) mark.

Award: $100

Mayor's Award

Sponsored by the City of Spruce Grove

Awarded to the graduating student with the top average for all three years of their high school career at SGCHS.

Award: $500

Orest Haydey / Connie Archer Panther Auxiliary Award

Sponsored by the Panther Auxiliary Association

Awarded to one male and one female student with a minimum 70% average who is involved extensively with activities supported by Panther Auxiliary Association (i.e. athletics).

Award: $500 each

Outstanding Diploma Exam Achievement Award

Sponsored by SGCHS

Awarded to a graduate who receives 100% on a Diploma Exam.

Award: Certificate

Science Award

Sponsored by Signature Vending Services

Awarded to the graduate with the top average of two of the 30-level Science courses (Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30 or Science 30).

Award: $100

Social Studies 30-1 Award

Sponsored by Signature Vending Services

Awarded to the graduate with the highest Social 30-1 (blended) mark.

Award: $100

Second Language Awards

German 30 Award

Sponsored by SGCHS

Awarded to the most outstanding German 30 student.

Award: Certificate

Post-Secondary Enrolment Awards

Bear Family Children's Centre Early Learning and Child Care Award

Sponsored by Bear Family Children's Centre Inc.

The recipient of this academic award must be registered to attend a post-secondary institution in a field related to Early Learning and Child Care.

Award: $250

Brian Dyrkach Mathematics Award

Sponsored by Dale & Travis Schoepp

Awarded to a SGCHS graduating student who has shown significant effort, achievement and work ethic in mathematics. The recipient will have completed Math 30-1 in good standing and is planning on attending post-secondary studies in the fall at a recognized institution, in a faculty related to mathematics, science or engineering.

Award: $1,000

OK Tire Spruce Grove Automotive Scholarship

Sponsored by OK Tire, Spruce Grove Location  

The recipient of this academic award must be registered to attend a post-secondary institution in a field related to mechanics.

Award: $250

Robert Chamney Memorial Scholarship*

In memory of Robert Chamney

Awarded to a graduating student from the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) who has enrolled in the Electrical Apprenticeship Program at NAIT. Preference will be given to students with a learning disability and/or who have overcome significant obstacles. Enrolment in another trade program will be a secondary consideration.

*A separate application is required for this award. Please contact Student Services for further information.

Award: $500

Rotary Club of Parkland After Dark Scholarship*

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Spruce Grove

Awarded to a student entering their first year of post-secondary education, including registered apprenticeship programs. Preference will be given to students who show a financial disadvantage or a strong commitment to good citizenship and volunteerism. To be eligible for this award, scholarship applicants and their immediate family may not be members of Rotary.

*A separate application is required for this award. Please contact Student Services for further information.

Award: $1,300

Teacher-in-Training Scholarship

Sponsored by Parkland Teachers’ Local 10 (Alberta Teachers' Association)

Any current Grade 12 student planning on attending a post-secondary Bachelor of Education program in the calendar year. One graduate from Spruce Grove Composite High School, Memorial Composite High School and Connections For Learning.

Award: $1,000

Complementary Course Awards

Alfred Dao Yearbook Award

Sponsored by SGCHS Yearbook

Given to the most dedicated member of the yearbook committee. The recipient must be on the yearbook committee for the full year and identified by the teacher organizers as the student who has consistently gone above and beyond their duties. This award is open to Grade 10, 11 & 12 students.

Award: $250

Daniel J. Boticki Scholarship

Sponsored by Daniel J. Boticki

Awarded annually to the student who best meets the following criteria:

  • Received over 20 credits in Work Experience 
  • Demonstrated outstanding work ethic and citizenship
  • Enrolled in a post-secondary program

Award: $250

Excellence in Cosmetology Award

Sponsored by SGCHS

Awarded to a full-time Grade 12 student completing their High School Diploma in the current school year. The recipient must achieve Honours standing in Grade 12 Cosmetology, Hairstyling or Esthetics courses, while having an excellent attendance record, demonstrating great ability and aptitude for this vocation, and displaying a positive attitude and strong desire to learn.

To be considered for this award, students should speak to Ms. Cartwright.

Award: Up to $1,000

Merit Contractors Association Award

Sponsored by Merit Contractors Association

Awarded to a graduating student who shows excellent achievement in construction related course(s), demonstrates leadership qualities in the classroom and has a cooperative attitude with fellow students and teachers.

Award: $300

SGCHS Construction Award

Sponsored by SGCHS

Awarded to the most outstanding Construction student.

Award: Tools

Spruce Grove Part Stop Mechanics 3 Award

Sponsored by Part Stop Auto & Industrial Supply

Awarded to the most outstanding Mechanics 3 student.

Award: Tool Kit

Leadership & Citizenship Awards

Chamber of Commerce Award

Sponsored by the Spruce Grove Chamber of Commerce

Awarded to a student who has provided service to school and community.

Award: $200

French as a Second Language Award*

Sponsored by CPF Parkland Chapter

Awarded to a student who has had no past French Immersion and has completed a 30-level French course; academic marks are NOT a criteria. The recipient must demonstrate outstanding leadership in promoting French Language learning opportunities, both personally and in the community. 

*A separate application is required for this award. Please contact Student Services for further information.

Award: $100

French Immersion Leadership Award*

Sponsored by CPF Parkland Chapter

Awarded to a student who has completed 10/20/30 French Immersion; academic marks are NOT a criteria. The recipient must demonstrate outstanding leadership in promoting French Language learning opportunities, both personally and in the community.

*A separate application is required for this award. Please contact Student Services for further information.

Award: $100

George B. Cuff Leadership Award

Sponsored by George B. Cuff and the City of Spruce Grove

Given to a student who exemplifies leadership, service and academic achievement. Preference is given to a Student Council participant.

Award: $250

Parkland School Division Citizenship Scholarship

Sponsored by Parkland School Division

Awarded to ten students who meet the following criteria:

  • Has a weighted average in all Grade 12 courses of 70-79.5%
  • Has demonstrated good citizenship and participation in their local and school communities
  • Has a strong attendance record (>80% attendance rate)
  • Has not received any other major school-based award or scholarship
  • Is enrolled in a post-secondary institution

Award: $500 (Ten awards available)

Premier's Citizenship Award*

Sponsored by the Government of Alberta

Recognizes one student per Alberta high school who has contributed to their community through public service and voluntary endeavours.

*Please note: A separate nomination form is required for this award. Contact Student Services for more information.

Award: Letter of Commendation

Fine Arts Awards

E.W. Hall Memorial Band Award

Sponsored by Glenn Hall & Family

Awarded to the top student in band who shows excellence in musicianship and superior commitment to the ensemble and rehearsals.

Award: $100

Joel Gray Jazz Award

Sponsored by Signature Vending Services

Awarded to the Grade 12 student in Jazz Band who demonstrates exemplary musicianship and is a leader in the ensemble.

Award: $100

Theatre Arts 30 Award

Sponsored by SGCHS

Awarded to the most outstanding Theatre Arts 30 student.

Award: Certificate

Excellence Awards

Darren Schellenberger L.I.F.E. Award*

Sponsored by the Schellenberger family, in memory of Darren Schellenberger

Given to the student who best exemplifies Love of Life, Integrity, Friendship and Enthusiasm. Nomination form must be supported by ten graduating classmates and a teacher. Graduating class votes on nominated students to select the award recipient.

*Please note: A separate nomination form is required for this award. Contact Student Services for more information.

Award: $500

Dr. Hans Herchen Award

Sponsored by Dr. Hans Herchen

Awarded to the graduate who accumulates the greatest number of credits in Grades 10, 11 and 12.

Award: $300

Kaleb Price Memorial Scholarship

Sponsored by the Price family, in memory of Kaleb Price

Awarded to an outstanding Grade 12 student who best exemplifies Kindness, Altruism, Light to others, Exuberance and Benevolence. Nomination form must be supported by 10 graduating classmates and one teacher. Graduating class votes on nominated students to select the award recipient.

Nomination Form

Award: $207.11 (Kaleb was born on July 11 and was nicknamed the "7-11 kid")

PEP Award

Sponsored by SGCHS

Awarded to a student with a learning disability going on to further study who demonstrates Performance, Effort & Persistence.

Award: $600