We extend our congratulations to all recipients who are recognized in this program for their amazing accomplishments. Please note that during the ceremony this evening, only those recipients in attendance will be introduced and acknowledged by our Master of Ceremonies.
Introductions and Territorial Acknowledgement
Frances Bagley, Director of Education
Master of Ceremonies
Maria Hardie, Board Chair
Award Recipients
Empower Simcoe Inclusion Excellence Awards
The Inclusion Excellence Awards are presented annually by Empower Simcoe to students and staff who promote and exemplify an inclusive school environment.
2023 Inclusion Excellence Award Recipients
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
St. Mary's Catholic School, Collingwood
Our Lady of Grace Catholic School
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School
St. Mary's Catholic School, Collingwood
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
Catholic Education Centre
CEFO Student of the Year Awards
The Catholic Student of the Year awards are presented by the Catholic Education Federation of Ontario (CEFO). The award recognizes students who exemplify Catholic values and actively engage in their school and community in positive ways.
2022 CEFO Student of the Year Award Recipients
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
St. Theresa's Catholic High School
St. Joseph's Catholic High School
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School
Christmas Card Artwork
The SMCDSB receives hundreds of submissions from elementary and secondary students for its annual Christmas card artwork contest. The winning submission is used on the front of the Board’s social Christmas card, which is sent to leaders in our community including His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins, the Premier of Ontario and the Prime Minister of Canada.
2022 Christmas Card Artwork Winner
St. Cecilia Catholic School
Skills Ontario Competition
This is Canada's largest skilled trade and technology competition, where students from across Ontario and the country compete against the best in their field.
2023 Skills Ontario Competition Winners
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
2023 Skills Ontario Workplace Safety Contest - Bronze Medal
Mario Solis and Austin Vieselmeyer
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
2023 Skills Ontario 3D Character Animation - Bronze Medal
Academic & Volunteer Achievements
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
Horatio Alger Canadian Scholarship & Student Delgate to Washington
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
Outstanding Volunteerism - Organizing Grzegorz Pierzchala Memorial Run
Athletic Awards and Recognitions
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Individual Giant Slalom - Gold Medal
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
2023 OFSAA Wrestling - Silver Medal
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Giant Slalom and Slalom - Bronze Medal
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Nordic Ski - Gold Medal
St. Theresa's Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Wrestling & Canadian National Championship - Gold Medal
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
2023 OFSAA Swimming Freestyle & Individual Medley - Gold Medal
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Swimming Individual Medley - Silver Medal
Ski Team (Damon Boose, Jack Wessinger, Jordan Moran, Patrick Rush, and Andrew Dorchak)
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Giant Slalom & Slalom Team - Silver Medal
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Girls Soccer - Gold Medal
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
2023 OFSAA Sportsmanship Award Senior Boys Volleyball
Canadian Martyrs Catholic School
American Quarter Horse Youth World Cup - Team Canada Manager
Monsignor Clair Catholic School
Eastern Canadian Trampoline Championships
Maclaine Gillan and Tate Damas
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
Provincial Special Olympics Floor Hockey - Silver Medal
St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School
Representing Canada - U17 World Cheerleading Competition
Artistic Awards and Recognitions
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
Yearbook Cover Contest Winner and Provincial Representative at Nationals
St. Ann's Catholic School, Virtual
Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Essay Contest - 3rd Place Ontario
St. Ann's Catholic School, Virtual
Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day Poetry Contest - 3rd Place Ontario
Outstanding Graduates
This annual initiative features one graduate, through a nomination process, from each of our nine Catholic high schools. These graduates have made exceptional contributions in their chosen path and epitomize what it means to be a Catholic graduate from SMCDSB.
2023 Outstanding Graduates
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
Vancouver-based physiotherapist, using yoga and pilates to speed healing.
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School
An actor, poet, singer, and artist.
St. Theresa's Catholic High School
Founder of the Georgian Bay Food Network.
St. Joseph's Catholic High School
Accomplished executive and a persuasive and tenacious leader.
St. Dominic's Catholic Secondary School
Business owner in her hometown, a town she has always loved.
St.Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
Incorporated his own steel fabricating company, and employs 25+ people.
Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School
Athlete turned published author.
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
A hero, an inspiration, and a life taken tragically and far too soon.
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
A successful music career, mentor, volunteer, and coach.