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OAC's Annual Awards Celebration

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Celebrating student achievement and the generosity of OAC donors

Each year, OAC proudly hosts the OAC Scholarship Celebration and the OAC Convocation Awards Celebration, honouring the outstanding achievements of our students and the generosity of our donors. Donor support opens doors for students to pursue their studies, embrace new opportunities, and become the next generation of leaders in food, agriculture, communities, and the environment. The U of G's Ridgetown Campus proudly hosts award ceremonies throughout the year at their campus.

Upcoming OAC Award Celebrations

  • OAC Scholarship Celebration (Winter 2026)
  • OAC Convocation Awards Celebration (Summer 2026)

Invitations to these events will be sent via email.

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For donor inquiries, contact: Leah Serafini, OAC Stewardship Engagement Manager.

For student inquiries, contact: Lauren Schurman, OAC Awards Officer.

1,430
of awards given out to students in 2024-25
$2,135,709
amount given to support students through donor awards
737
students financially supported each year
90+ years
the longest running scholarship at OAC

Meet OAC student award recipients

lauren hoonard talking on the microphone

On behalf of OAC students, I would like to thank each of our alumni and donors for their support, encouragement, and financial contributions. Your generosity has allowed us to grow both academically and personally. Receiving support through scholarships and bursaries is so deeply meaningful to us as students, as a university education comes with a price. I think I can speak on behalf of all of the students when I say how very encouraging it is to have our accomplishments and involvements recognized and celebrated by the university, through your donations. On behalf of all OAC students, thank you

Lauren Hoonard, AlumniFood and Agricultural Business
maleeka standing at the microphone

Your generosity has a direct impact on our quality of life, it also allows us to prioritize our research projects, grow academically, and significantly shapes our future. As such, receiving your support is so meaningful to us as students and truly inspires us to push the threshold and be at the forefront of cutting-edge research through our respective projects and programs, unhindered by financial burdens. On behalf of all the award recipients, we would like to thank each and every one of our donors for your support, generosity, financial contributions and most of all, your inspiration

Maleeka Singh, AlumniPhD Food Science
Catherine Ying standing at a podium talking into a microphoen

Throughout my four years here at the university, I have always reminded myself to stay curious, but more importantly, ambitious. This ambition led me to places I had only dreamt of and opportunities that will benefit me for a lifetime. As I look around now, I see students with the same ambition that will push you to become the best version of yourselves! But remember, ambition without gratitude is an empty pit, and to combat that, always fill yours by doing what you love and have gratitude. So on behalf of all the awards recipients, I’d like to say a sincere thank you to each and every one of our alumni and donors for your continuous support. Your generosity has

Catherine Jiaxin Yan, AlumniOAC BLA

Impact of donors and student scholars

The Legacy of Tom and Jane Funk: Shaping Leaders in Agri-Marketing
Former U of G Student’s Legacy Lives On Through a $1M Gift Supporting International Course
OAC Student Receives "Life-Changing" $80,000 Scholarship
The Maxwell’s longstanding support for the future of Canadian agriculture

Are you looking for a previous year's award booklet?

Contact us and we'll do our best to find a digital version of your award booklet. View the 2025-2026 Award Booklet

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