{"id":173,"date":"2021-10-28T10:15:46","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T14:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/colleges\/bethune\/?page_id=173"},"modified":"2026-03-05T12:33:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:33:33","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/colleges\/bethune\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>A number of awards and bursaries are available to Bethune students. In addition to these college-specific awards and bursaries, there are numerous university-wide scholarships, awards, prizes and bursaries available. Check out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sfs.yorku.ca\/scholarships\/award-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Student Financial Services<\/a>&nbsp;for further information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"#graduation\">Graduation <\/a><a href=\"#graduation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Awards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#continuing\">Continuing Awards<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Please submit your nominations for Bethune College's 2025-26 Awards <a href=\"https:\/\/bethune.apps01.yorku.ca\/machform\/view.php?id=255527\">Here!<\/a><br>The Deadline to submit is March 31st @ 9:00pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"graduation\">Graduation Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Head of Bethune College's Prize for Academic Excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Awarded to the graduating Norman Bethune College student in any Honours program who achieves the highest grades in their final year of full-time study.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id173_a53b9f-fb .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id173_a53b9f-fb .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id173_a53b9f-fb .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id173_a53b9f-fb .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id173_a53b9f-fb .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id173_a53b9f-fb kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane173_f7b752-b8\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Recipients <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>2017<\/strong>-<strong>18<\/strong> Ji Chae<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2016<\/strong> Catherine Spagnulo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2015<\/strong> Helmi Almi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2014<\/strong> Emil Noordeh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2013<\/strong> Shoshana Gasfreund<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2012<\/strong> Andrei-Alexandru Szigiato<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2011<\/strong> Sandra Giangioppo<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Dr. Emily Stowe Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This annual award of $250.00 is made to the graduating Bethune College-affiliated student in any Honours program, who has achieved the highest grades in their final year of full-time study. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id173_7d977e-c1 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id173_7d977e-c1 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id173_7d977e-c1 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id173_7d977e-c1 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id173_7d977e-c1 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id173_7d977e-c1 kt-accordion-has-4-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane173_2887bf-87\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Recipients <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>2015-16<\/strong> Alexandra Carles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2013<\/strong> Sneha Lohan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2012<\/strong> Charley Press<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2011<\/strong> Jocelyn Ahn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Dr. Wendell MacLeod Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This annual award of $250.00 will be given to a graduating Bethune College-affiliated student, in any Honours program, who has demonstrated commitment to internationalist, health and society concerns or community leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id173_6abd9b-d5 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id173_6abd9b-d5 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id173_6abd9b-d5 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id173_6abd9b-d5 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id173_6abd9b-d5 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id173_6abd9b-d5 kt-accordion-has-4-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane173_e0d9b5-3d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Recipients <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>2023-24<\/strong> Marisal John<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2022 <\/strong>Ayesha Ahmad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2022 <\/strong>Mahakprit Kaur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2011<\/strong> Nontokozo Langwenya<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 text-uppercase text-primary\"> Bethune College Academic Leadership and Community Building Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The successful candidate will have served two or more years in academic student support positions (e.g. PASS leader, Peer Tutor, Peer Mentor, program coordinator, etc.) and demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities. The candidate will have made an exemplary contribution to Bethune academic support activities (such as leading, innovating, coordinating or creating programs, activities or initiatives) and helped to create a welcoming, supportive and inclusive community. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id173_037a6e-88 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id173_037a6e-88 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id173_037a6e-88 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id173_037a6e-88 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id173_037a6e-88 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id173_037a6e-88 kt-accordion-has-4-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane173_d37acb-47\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Recipients<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>2023-24<\/strong> Claire Del Zotto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2022 <\/strong>Alice Fours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2019<\/strong> Simrat Soni<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2018<\/strong> Jenny Tang<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2016<\/strong> Ellah Pesah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2014<\/strong> Krishna Modi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2013<\/strong> Cristina Piticco<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2011<\/strong> Robert Moscaritolo<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 text-uppercase text-primary\"> Bethune College Academic Community Building Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidate must have a cGPA of 7.5 or higher, at least one year of superior service within the college, and demonstrate a strong commitment to peer support, student transition and inclusive academic community building. Strong candidates will demonstrate responsibility, initiative, and reliability. Scholarships are only granted in years where a suitable candidate is identified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id173_ef8c24-84 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id173_ef8c24-84 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id173_ef8c24-84 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id173_ef8c24-84 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id173_ef8c24-84 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id173_ef8c24-84 kt-accordion-has-4-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane173_16b5c2-db\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Recipients <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>2023-24<\/strong> Taline Apelian Sutor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2022 <\/strong>Areeba Chaudhry<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2019<\/strong> Erica Shligold<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2018<\/strong> Adam David, Channy Seo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2016<\/strong> Mohammad (Kashif) Khan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2014<\/strong> Michal Sheinis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2013<\/strong> Sami Ahmed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2011<\/strong> Aamna Qamaruzzaman<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"continuing\">Continuing Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 text-uppercase text-primary\">Bethune Prize for Outstanding Contribution to College Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This annual award of $200 and a certificate of recognition will be given to a student who has made outstanding contributions to the College's community life (social, political, educational, athletic, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id173_62552a-63 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id173_62552a-63 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id173_62552a-63 .wp-block-kadence-pane .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id173_62552a-63 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id173_62552a-63 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id173_62552a-63 kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane173_b72b1d-b4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Recipients <\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p><strong>2023-24<\/strong> Claire Del Zotto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2022  <\/strong>Aleeza Qayyum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2019<\/strong> Robert Cheung<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2018<\/strong> Gurnoor Brar, Adam Brihmi, Matthew Lim<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2017<\/strong> Salma Jetha, Erica Shligold, Cindy Truong<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2016<\/strong> Jiries Shimon Karborani, Natan Simchovich, Tsering Yangchen <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2015<\/strong> Andrei Mouraviev, Ellah Pesah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2014<\/strong> Jay Gajiwala, Anam Qudrat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2013<\/strong> Clifford Baker<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h6 text-uppercase text-primary\"> Bethune Prize for Outstanding Contribution from a First Year Student<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This annual award of $100 and a certificate of recognition will be given to a student who has made outstanding contributions to College's community life (social, political, educational, athletic, etc.) during their first year at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id173_fdfcdc-d6 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id173_fdfcdc-d6 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 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