The summer student workforce is the life-blood of the Ontario Parks summer operating season. Our provincial parks simply could not operate without our student workers.
Today, Minister Rod Phillips, local MPPs, park staff, corporate partners and — of course — our wonderful students gathered in Peterborough to award the 2018 Ontario Parks Partners Bursaries.
The Ontario Parks Partners Bursary was established in 2000 by several Ontario Parks corporate partners to recognize students who excel in their jobs with Ontario Parks. The $500.00 awards acknowledge the innovation and leadership of young people who work in Ontario’s provincial parks.
Our 2018 winners drew praise for their roles as mentors, educators and innovators. Whether they were administering First Aid, managing recycling programs or sharing park history and heritage with visitors, each student went above and beyond to earn their nomination.
Special congratulations to Lili Paradi, who received the Amber Booth Award
This award carries special recognition for bursary recipients whose efforts stand out in the areas of health, safety and wellness.
On numerous occasions, Lili helped campers with mobility issues to navigate Killbear’s trails, contributing to positive visitor experiences. Lili also helped reunite a lost child with her parents, demonstrating a calm and professional manner throughout the incident.
Without the support of the following partners, the bursary program would not be possible
Since 2000, our corporate partners have provided over $250,000 to our students.
Big thanks to our 2018 partners!
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This song from our “Singing Superintendent” Scott Thomas commemorates all the amazing work and passion our summer students bring to parks:
Congratulations to all our 2018 winners!
| Shannon Bailey Komoka Provincial Park |
Chloe Belanger Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park |
| Alana Bellamy Presqu’ile Provincial Park |
Olivia Bennett Algonquin Provincial Park |
| Addie Bethune Emily Provincial Park |
Hedy Cartmill Darlington Provincial Park |
| Solange Coutu Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park |
Olivia Czipf Sleeping Giant Provincial Park |
| Katherine Doucette Rideau River Provincial Park |
Abigail Fazakas Rondeau Provincial Park |
| Jake Guggenheimer Rainbow Falls Provincial Park |
Nicole Henderson Killarney Provincial Park |
| Rebecca Jackson Charleston Lake Provincial Park |
Ben Jansen Long Point Provincial Park |
| Faith King Quetico Provincial Park |
Tanner Klein Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park |
| Hailey Lively Halfway Lake Provincial Park |
Natasha Luckovitch Algonquin Provincial Park |
| Courtney Marriott Rushing River Provincial Park |
Kraig Matthews Grundy Lake Provincial Park |
| Sarah McCauley Bonnechere Provincial Park |
Rebecca McLaurin Fitzroy Provincial Park |
| Nancy Moffitt Silent Lake Provincial Park |
Jayme Mutchmor Lake Superior Provincial Park |
| Maya Oversby Blue Lake Provincial Park |
Ella Pantaleo Arrowhead Provincial Park |
| Lili Paradi Killbear Provincial Park |
Aaron Payne Mono Cliffs Provincial Park |
| Allie Plue Six Mile Lake Provincial Park |
Morgan Racz Port Burwell Provincial Park |
| Bailey Rongits Turkey Point Provincial Park |
Alissa Sallans Bon Echo Provincial Park |
| Isaac Sanderson Frontenac Provincial Park |
Tyler Shalla Algonquin Provincial Park |
| Evan Skinn Point Farms Provincial Park |
Gina Spiridaki Inverhuron Provincial Park |
| Riley Teal Silver Lake Provincial Park |
Zachary Westerberg Restoule Provincial Park |
| Noah Whitman Esker Lakes Provincial Park |
Nicholas Ypelaar Awenda Provincial Park |