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On Thursday, March 28, HÂþ»­ students, faculty, staff, and other community members and supporters gathered together for the 13^th annual Impact Awards, celebrating the efforts and achievements that Dal students and student groups make outside of the classroom. Congrats to all the winners!

Residence Life Leadership AwardsÌý

Awarded to current residence students in positions of leadership who have best demonstrated an exceptional level of maturity and professionalism. They encourage and empower students to engage in student life, they lead by example, and they work to improve the life of the residence hall.ÌýÌý

Samantha Xia Cooke
Civil Engineering
Austin, Texas

Kaitlin McNeil
Law, Justice and Society
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia

Residence Life Impact Award

Presented to a current member of a residence hall community who has made outstanding contributions to the life of their residence community, led by example by encouraging and empowering residents to get involved, promoted respect, and created opportunities for their peers.

Puru Arora
Computer Science
Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India

Ishraque Kibria
Industrial Engineering
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Impactful Residence Council

Awarded to the residence council that has demonstrated consistency in event planning and delivery, has high participation and attendance from their membership, and sets an example for other councils. This council also acts as a strong advocate for the individuals it serves.

B for Kai

Community Service AwardÌý

This award recognizes an outstanding off-campus student leader who has demonstrated significant leadership, commitment, and service aimed at improving the community in which they live.Ìý

Mallory Chislett
Accounting
Westville, Nova Scotia

Most Impactful General/Special Interest SocietyÌý

Awarded to a student society ratified with the HÂþ»­ Student Union that caters to the general or niche interests of students and has demonstrated consistency in planning and delivery or programming or events, high student participation, and attendance of their membership, and sets an example for other student societies.ÌýÌý

HÂþ»­ Egyptian Society

Most Impactful Sports SocietyÌý

Awarded to a student society, club, or intramural league. The recipient must demonstrate consistency in planning and delivery of programming or events, high student participation and attendance of its membership, and sets an example for other student societies.Ìý

HÂþ»­ Football Club

Intramural & Sports Club Award

Awarded to a HÂþ»­ intramural or sports club participant who demonstrates significant commitment to HÂþ»­'s intramural or sports club programs, exemplifies the role of intramurals and/or sports clubs in developing and promoting student engagement and fun on campus, and demonstrates positive leadership and inspires others to get involved.

Emily Andrews
Microbiology
Paradise, Newfoundland

Varsity Athlete AwardÌýÌý

Awarded to a varsity student athlete who demonstrates significant contributions to the community, has increased awareness at HÂþ»­ of a given charity or cause, demonstrates positive leadership, and inspires others to get involved.Ìý Ìý

Aaliyah Arab-Smith
Medical Sciences
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Student Wellness AwardÌý

Awarded to a student who best demonstrates leadership in promoting and contributing to a healthy campus, and is a role model for health and wellness both in practice and by impacting others to lead a healthy lifestyle (demonstrated through peer-to-peer education, volunteering, service learning, global outreach, or any activity that enhances quality of life and development).Ìý Ìý

Ankana Boruah
Psychology
Guwahati, India

Rising Star AwardÌý

Awarded to first-, second-, and third-year students who have demonstrated an outstanding level of commitment, leadership, creativity, and initiative to the HÂþ»­ Student Union, as well as the campus and community at large.Ìý Ìý

Nathan Tesfazion
Immunology
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Most Impactful Charitable/Community Based SocietyÌý

Awarded to a student society ratified with the DSU that has made a significant contribution to a charitable cause within the HÂþ»­ community or beyond. The society has demonstrated consistency in planning and delivery of programming or events, high student participation and attendance of its membership, and sets an example for other student societies.Ìý Ìý

HÂþ»­ Building Smiles Society

Sustainability AwardÌý

Awarded to a student who has made a significant contribution to improving awareness on sustainability issues at HÂþ»­. This person's actions reflect their passion for the environment and inspire others to make positive change.Ìý

Arunima Verma
Environmental Engineering
Delhi, India

Student Activist AwardÌý

Awarded to a student who demonstrates passion and commitment to social justice and action, leads by example, organizes students in an inclusive way, acts with integrity, raises awareness, and inspires others to create change.ÌýÌýÌý

Katarzyna Farrell
Medical Sciences
Sydney, Nova Scotia

Most Impactful Sustainability-Oriented SocietyÌý

Awarded to a society that demonstrated positive impacts on sustainability issues through raising awareness, programming, education, advocacy, and student engagement. Aspects of sustainability can include but are not limited to environmental, social, and/or economic impacts.Ìý

Dal/King's Bike Society

International Student of the Year AwardÌý

Awarded to an international student who has demonstrated excellence in leadership, shown engagement in the community, inspired others, and is a respected voice for international students at HÂþ»­.Ìý Ìý

Sahil Chawla
Computer Science
Mumbai, India

Most Impactful Emerging SocietyÌý

Awarded to a society that is relatively new or was revived after inactivity. This society has demonstrated positive impacts through their programming, education, student engagement and/or community building. This award also recognizes initiatives taken by a group of students to ensure the safety of the student body on- and off-campus.Ìý

HÂþ»­ Friends of Doctors Without Borders

Student Entrepreneur of the Year AwardÌý

Awarded to a student who has demonstrated excellence in generating an innovative idea, concept, or business. The student uses their leadership, vision, and focus to make their ideas come to fruition.Ìý Ìý

Molly Kohn
Commerce
Toronto, Ontario

Most Impactful Cultural/Spiritual SocietyÌý

Presented to a student society ratified with the HÂþ»­ Student Union that has raised awareness, engaged students, and increased representation of a culture, religion, or spirituality on campus. It demonstrates consistency in event planning and delivery, high participation and attendance of its membership, and sets an example for other student societies.Ìý Ìý

HÂþ»­ Muslim Students AssociationÌýÌý

Student Employee AwardÌý

Presented to a student employee who has demonstrated leadership and fostered community spirit in their work on campus. This student will be employed in any capacity on campus and, through their work, contributes to the HÂþ»­ student experience.Ìý Ìý

Jibran Hagalwadi
Neuroscience
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Most Impactful Faculty/Departmental SocietyÌý

Awarded to a faculty or departmental society ratified with the DSU that has best demonstrated consistency in planning and delivery of programming or events, high student participation and attendance of its membership, and sets an example for other student societies.Ìý Ìý

HÂþ»­ Undergraduate Engineering Society (DUES)

HÂþ»­ Student Union Gold D’sÌý

Awarded to HÂþ»­ Students to recognize an elite level of involvement and achievement in campus life over the course of their university career. These students have shown outstanding extracurricular contributions in the community.Ìý Ìý

Henry Amin
Economics
Beirut, Lebanon

Jastina Mahendrarajah
Pharmacy
Guysborough, Nova Scotia

Mayank Ramchandani
Computer Science and Neuroscience
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

HÂþ»­ Student Council Member AwardÌý

Awarded by the HÂþ»­ Student Union to the Councillor who has demonstrated a commitment to collaborative problem solving, active representation of their constituency, and initiative in the pursuit of innovation.Ìý

Mariam Knakriah
Environmental Science & Sustainability
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Most Impactful Social Justice AwardÌý

Awarded to a society that upholds social justice principles by its actions. With equitable practices, the society has demonstrated transformative impacts on the community on- and/or off-campus through raising awareness, programming, education, advocacy, student engagement and/or student action.Ìý

HÂþ»­ Black Law Students' Association (DBLSA)

Faculty Leadership AwardsÌý

Awarded to undergraduate or graduate students in good academic standing for each HÂþ»­ faculty. Part-time students are eligible for this award. These students exemplify the highest level of passion for their discipline, take initiative in creating new opportunities, and encourage their peers to engage in faculty initiatives. Faculty Leadership Impact Award winners positively impact other students in their faculty and the reputation of their faculty at HÂþ»­ outside of the classroom.

Agriculture: Harichandana Valisakkgari, Hyderabad, India

Architecture & Planning: Treno Morton, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Arts & Social Sciences:ÌýReagan Lindsay-Kereluik, Oakville, Ontario

Computer Science (Undergraduate):ÌýManar Elgamil, Cairo, Egypt

Computer Science (Graduate):ÌýNoppadol Theerakul, Roi-Et, Thailand

Dentistry:ÌýMohammed (Mo) Alabdoulsalam, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Engineering:ÌýAhmed Ramadan, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Health:ÌýSowon Suh, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Law:ÌýEssie Mehina, Calgary, Alberta

Management:ÌýLara Issa, Bedford, Nova Scotia and Ellie Fisher, Lower Cloverdale, New Brunswick

Medicine (Medical Student): Roxaneh Zaminpeyma, Bedford, Nova Scotia

Medicine (Graduate Student): Gracious Daniel Kasheke, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Science:ÌýCarmen Minnis, Mt. Stewart, Prince Edward Island

Dal-King’s Impact Award

Awarded to the University of King’s College student who is most highly engaged and takes on a leadership role at HÂþ»­. This is the sister award to the KSU Community Engagement Award for HÂþ»­ students at King’s, which acknowledges the contribution of a HÂþ»­ student to the community at King’s College.

Eleanor Friddell
Mathematics
Fredericton, New Brunswick

Outstanding Graduate Student AwardÌý

Awarded to a graduate student in either a professional or research program. These students exemplify the highest level of passion for their discipline and are engaged in initiatives that improve the quality of the graduate student experience at HÂþ»­. Outstanding Graduate Student Award winners positively impact other graduate students with activities that extend beyond their academic programs.Ìý

Patricia Porto de Barros Ayaz
Political Science
Rio de Janeiro ‚ Brazil

Outstanding Student of Distinction AwardÌý

Awarded to a student that has shown an elite level of consistent campus involvement over the course of their university career, and has made outstanding and impactful extracurricular contributions in the community either through student advocacy, academic justice, leadership, or other student involvement. This award is based on the academic and community accomplishments of HÂþ»­ alumni Lillu Ju, Level Chan, and Malcolm Honour.Ìý

Mobina Ali
Psychology
Tehran, Iran

President’s Awards for the Advancement of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA)Ìý

This award recognizes the outstanding efforts of HÂþ»­ students or student groups that work consistently to promote an inclusive campus community at Dal and demonstrate an understanding that a commitment to EDIA means focusing on dismantling the unjust structures that systematically marginalize or exclude some while privileging and advantaging others.Ìý Ìý

Eshan Arora
Medical Sciences
Halifax, Nova Scotia