The following awards are for student-athletes and/or for students who participate in the University of Waterloo athletics program in some capacity. Selection may be based on athletic ability or participation, and possibly on academic achievement, leadership, or financial need. Specific criteria are noted in each award description. Only athletic awards with a financial need component require an application for consideration (consult the SAFA webiste at http://safa.uwaterloo.ca/ for access to current application forms.) Recipients will be selected by the Director of Athletics through consultation with coaches and Student Awards & Financial Aid. Athletic awards must comply with the award policies of Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) as determined on an annual basis.
Ancient Warriors Men's Golf Excellence Award
Two awards, valued up to $1,000 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the Waterloo Men’s Golf team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by pooled donations from alumni and players from the men’s golf team.
Athletic Council Student-Athlete Award
One or more awards, ranging from $500 to $1,500, have been established by the Interuniversity Athletic Council for student-athletes who are members of a varsity team. To qualify, candidates must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need and have made a leadership contribution to a varsity team or the Athletic Department in general. Eligible candidates must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post secondary education. Qualifying students are eligible to receive this award on more than one occasion; however, only once per calendar year. Applications should be submitted by January 15th each year.
Martin Barta Memorial Athletic Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at up to $2,000 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the Waterloo Football team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Jim Forsyth.
Bobby Bauer Memorial Athletic Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at a minimum of $500 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the Waterloo Men’s Hockey team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior athletics and contribution to the hockey program and school. This fund is made possible by an initial contribution from the Bobby Bauer Charitable Foundation Inc.
Campus Recreation Bursary
This bursary may be awarded annually to a student, or students, who display strong leadership contribution to the Campus Recreation programs. Candidates must be in good academic standing and have demonstrated financial need. Applications should be submitted by January 15th each year.
Crosby Athletic Excellence Award
One award, valued at $1,100, is given annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the Waterloo Men’s Hockey team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Cam Crosby and Crosby Volkswagen Audi.
C3 Group Athletic Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at up to $3,500 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the Waterloo Football team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from C3 Group.
Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation Athletic Excellence Awards
Up to two awards are given annually to the student-athletes that are the most highly ranked, athletically, among their peers on their particular team and among all student athletes. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to their team.
Ross and Doris Dixon Student Athlete Award
One or more awards, ranging from $500 to $1,500, have been established by Ross and Doris Dixon for students who are members of a varsity team. To qualify, candidates must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need. Eligible candidates must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post-secondary education. Applications should be submitted by January 15th each year.
Donald Family Athletic Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at a minimum of $500 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the Waterloo Men’s Golf team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from the Donald family.
Benoit and Sylvia Drouin Athletic Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at a minimum of $500 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the Waterloo Football team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to their team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Benoit and Sylvia Drouin.
Mark Forster Memorial Award
This $500 award was established by friends, relatives, and classmates of Mark Cameron Forster, BSc, in recognition of his contributions to the Kinesiology and Athletics programs at the University of Waterloo. The award will be presented annually to a third- or fourth-year Kinesiology student who has achieved a minimum B average, has participated in varsity athletics, has a high level of involvement in the athletics program and has contributed to the Kinesiology program as a Kinesiology Student Association member or through other activities. Applications must be submitted by January 15 each year.
Dr. Stephen Garrett Athletic Excellence Award
An award, valued at $2,000, is provided annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the Waterloo Men’s Basketball Team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to his team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Dr. Stephen Garrett, OD ’80.
Ron and Lydia Glover Men’s Varsity Hockey Award
One award, valued at $1,000, is given annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the Waterloo Men’s Varsity Hockey team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by Christopher Glover in honour of his parents Ron and Lydia Glover.
Don Hayes Memorial Award
This award, valued at up to $500, is given annually to a deserving undergraduate student-athlete who has a minimum B average and has made a contribution to the University or community through involvement in extracurricular activities with emphasis on athletics and sport therapy.
Spike Kearns Athletic Excellence Award
An award, valued at $2,500, is provided annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the Waterloo Men’s Golf team who has demonstrated to the coaches a commitment to his studies and to the game of golf. Spike was a past president of The Golf Association of Ontario and founder of The Kearns Junior Golf Tournament held at his home golf club, Westmount, in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
Linda Kieswetter Athletic Excellence Awards
Several awards are given annually to the student-athletes that are the most highly ranked, athletically, among their peers on their particular team and among all student athletes. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to their team and school.
Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club Athletic Excellence Award
Two awards, valued at $2,500 each, are provided annually to student athletes (one female and one male) who are members of an interuniversity athletics team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team, school, and community. This fund is made possible by a donation from the Kitchener-Conestoga Rotary Club.
Lions Club of Kitchener Football Athletic Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at up to $2,500 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the Waterloo Football team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from the Lions Club of Kitchener
Lions Club of Kitchener Men’s Hockey Athletic Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at up to $2,500 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the Waterloo Men’s Hockey team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from the Lions Club of Kitchener.
Leo and Blair McArthur Athletic Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at a minimum of $500 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the Waterloo Men’s Hockey team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Leo and Blair McArthur.
Norman McClean Men’s Hockey Athletic Excellence Award
One award, valued at $1,000, is given annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the Waterloo Men’s Hockey team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to their team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Don and Rosemarie McClean in honour of Norman McClean.
Don McCrae Basketball Bursary
One or more awards, ranging from $500 to $1,500, have been established for students who are members of the University of Waterloo men's or women's varsity basketball squad or have contributed to the team in another capacity. To qualify, candidates must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need and have made a leadership contribution to the men's/women's varsity basketball program or the Athletic Department in general. Eligible candidates must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post-secondary education. Qualifying students are eligible to receive this award on more than one occasion; however, only once per calendar year. Applications should be submitted by January 15th each year.
Judy McCrae Award of Excellence
An award, valued at $1,000, is given annually to a student-athlete who is a member of women’s varsity at the University of Waterloo. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to the team and school. The award is made possible by the support of Waterloo alumni, students, colleagues, and friends in honour of Judy McCrae’s retirement and outstanding leadership as Director of Waterloo Athletics and Recreational Services.
Men’s Basketball Coaches Excellence Award
One award, valued at $1000, will be given annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the Waterloo Men’s Basketball Team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to his team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Linda Kieswetter in honour of Tom Kieswetter.
Don Mills Cross Country Award
An award is given annually to the runner that demonstrates strong running results, has made a significant contribution to the varsity team, and ranks among the best on the team.
Mike Moser Memorial Award
This award is given annually to a student-athlete who displays exceptional athletic talent and contribution to their team as well as academic success.
Roger and Mary Moser Athletic Award
One or more awards are given annually to the student-athlete(s) that are the most highly ranked, athletically, among their peers on their particular team and among all student athletes. These awards reward athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to the team.
Moe Norman Athletic Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at up to $1,000 each, are given annually to student-athletes from the Region of Waterloo who are involved in golf at the University of Waterloo. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior athletics and contribution to the golf program and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from The Moe Norman Memorial Fund at The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Foundation in honour of the late Moe Norman.
Doug Painter Men’s Golf Excellence Award
One award, valued between $1,500 and $2,000, is given annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the Waterloo Men’s Golf team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by pooled donations from alumni and players of the men’s golf team in honour of their coach, Doug Painter.
Paleczny Family Men’s Hockey Excellence Award
An award, valued at $1,000, is given annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the Waterloo Men’s Hockey team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Peter Paleczny, BSc ’73.
Paleczny Family Women’s Rugby Excellence Award
An award, valued at $1,000, is given annually to a student-athlete who is a member of the Waterloo Women’s Rugby team. This award recognizes athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Peter Paleczny, BSc ’73.
Bob Quarry Athletic Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at a minimum of $500 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the Waterloo Men’s Golf team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Alan Quarry in memory of Bob Quarry.
John Shoniker Football Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at up to $1,800, are provided annually to student-athletes who are members of Waterloo’s Football team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from John Shoniker.
Carl Totzke Athletic Excellence Award
One or more awards, valued at up to $3,500 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the Waterloo Football team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from Cam Wood in honour of Carl Totzke.
University of Waterloo Swim Team Excellence Award
Two or more awards are given annually to student-athletes who are members of the Waterloo Swim team. The awards recognize and encourage members to achieve a level of performance in the sport of swimming that scores points for the team at the OUA conference championships.
University of Waterloo Swimming Legacy Fund
One or more awards, ranging from $500 to $1,500, have been established for students who are members of the Waterloo Men's or Women's Varsity Swim team. To qualify, candidates must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need and have made a leadership contribution to the varsity swimming program or the Athletic Department in general. Eligible candidates must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post-secondary education. Qualifying students are eligible to receive this award on more than one occasion; however, only once per calendar year. Applications should be submitted by January 15th each year.
Warrior Excellence Awards
One or more awards are given annually to the student-athletes that are the most highly ranked, athletically, among their peers on their particular team and among all student athletes. These awards reward athletic talent, contribution to Warrior Athletics, and contribution to their team.
Warrior Football Award
One or more awards, ranging from $250 to $1,500 have been established for students in who are members of the Waterloo Men's Football team or have contributed to the team in another capacity. To qualify, candidates must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need and have made a leadership contribution to the men's varsity football program or the Athletic Department in general. Eligible candidates must have resided in Ontario for 12 months prior to the beginning of their post-secondary education. Qualifying students are eligible to receive this award on more than one occasion; however, only once per calendar year. Applications should be submitted by January 15th each year.
Westmount Oktoberfest Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament Athletic Excellence Award
Two awards, valued at a minimum of $1,000 each, are given annually to student-athletes who are members of a men’s or women’s interuniversity athletics team. These awards recognize athletic talent, contribution to Warrior athletics and contribution to the team and school. This fund is made possible by a donation from the Tournament Committee.
Whiteside Family Entrance Scholarship in Arts
A scholarship, valued at $2,000, is awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student entering first year in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Waterloo. Selection will be based on marks and community and/or extra-curricular school involvement including sport or intramurals. This fund is made possible by a donation from Judson D. Whiteside and his family.