Thanks to generous donor support, each year, the Ingram School of Nursing awards a variety of prizes to high achieving students who demonstrate academic and clinical excellence, leadership qualities, and compassion. The prizes were awarded at the Ingram School of Nursing’s Sip, Sip, Hurray reception, which took place on May 28th just prior to the official convocation ceremony.
Congratulations to all our prize winners!
Noémie Rancourt – Professor Margaret E. Hooton Award for Nursing Leadership
Established in 2023 by a group of graduates of the McGill Nursing Class of 1970, this award celebrates the life and legacy of Margaret Hooton, a master educator, astute clinician, lifelong learner and mentor who had a lasting impact on nursing education in Canada and abroad. It is awarded to a graduating BScN student for demonstrating the ability to think critically, have a global, holistic view of nursing practice issues, be a keen observer with an inquiring mind and have the potential to be an agent of change.
Atchana Kanagasabai - Lexy L. Fellows Convocation Prize. Established in 1969 by Miss Rae Fellowes in memory of her mother, this prize is awarded to the student with the highest academic and professional achievement in the BScN program.
Ruth Tewah - Evelyne Rocque Malowany Convocation Prize. Established in 2007 by Evelyn Rocque Malowany, this prize is awarded by the program directors to a graduating student from the BScN, BNI or Master’s program for outstanding contributions to the School and the profession during his or her studies in nursing. Recognized as a pioneer in nursing, Evelyn Rocque Malowany served with distinction for many years as a member of the faculty of McGill Nursing and as Nursing Director of the Montreal Children’s Hospital.
Nikita Mia Hurry - Barbara Ann Altshuler Convocation Prize. Established in 2006 by David Altshuler and the Altshuler family in honour of David’s mother, Barbara Altshuler, this prize is awarded to the highest ranking BNI student on the basis of clinical and academic achievement.
Lila Abbas - Anne Marie Hum Fong Convocation Prize. Established in 1985 by Helen Fong Hum in memory of her sister Anne Marie, this prize is awarded to a graduating undergraduate student voted by her peers and faculty as most compassionate in her nursing care.
Nathania Adu-Gyamfi Yorke - F. Moyra Allen Graduation Prize. Established in honour of the distinguished career and international renown of F. Moyra Allen, B.N., Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Nursing, this prize is awarded to a graduate of the Master’s program who demonstrates leadership in the study and practice of nursing. Winners are chosen by a vote among peers and faculty.
Daniel Shapiro-Callahan (BNI) and Sheena Song Doyle (BScN) - Pearson Education Book Prizes. Courtesy of Pearson Education Canada, this prize honouring academic achievement is awarded to the second-highest ranking BNI and BScN graduating students.
Group photo, left to right: Nikita Mia Hurry, Nathania Adu-Gyamfi Yorke, Ruth Tewah, Lila Abbas, Prf. Lia Sanzone, Daniel Shapiro Callahan, Sheena Song Doyle, Atchana Kanagasabai, Noémie Rancourt.
