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.
Murray Watson, Adult Faith Formation Animator
Frances Bagley, Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer
Maria Hardie, Board Chair
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.
St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School
Manager of planning services at the Town of Gravenhurst
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
Neonatal doctor who actively participates in global health missions
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
Syrian refugee who is now a successful business owner and certified barber
St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School
Associate director at Sterimax and dedicated mentor of young professionals
St. Theresa’s Catholic High School
Marine navigation officer with the Canadian Coast Guard
St. Joseph’s Catholic High School
Storyboard artist at Pixar and co-instructor of their storyboard internship program
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
Chief engineer and production operations development advisor for an LG & Honda Joint Venture Battery Plant
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Program manager at War Child Canada
Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School
Owners of Stephen Contracting and Excavation and avid volunteers in their community
Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School
2024 OECTA Young Authors Award
Monsignor J.E. Ronan Catholic School
2025 King Charles III Coronation Medal
Facilities Services
2024 Sergio Guy Memorial Award
St. Joseph’s Catholic High School
2024 City of Barrie Student Mayor
This is Canada's largest skilled trade and technology competition, where students from across Ontario compete against the best in their field.
Marcus Capobianco, Aaden Fairweather, Nikolas Truskolaski and Justin Youghana
St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School
Silver Medal - VEX V5 Robotics
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
Gold Medal - Restaurant Service
St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School
Silver Medal - Prepared Speech
St. Joseph’s Catholic High School
Silver Medal - Aesthetics
Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFSAA)
Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School
2024 OFSAA Lacrosse - Bronze Medal
St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School
2024 OFSAA Track and Field 1500m and 3000m - Gold Medals
St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School
2024 OFSAA Track and Field Junior Girls Discus - Bronze Medal
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
2024 OFSAA Boys AA Soccer - Gold Medal
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
2024 OFSAA Girls AA Soccer - Gold Medal
St. Theresa’s Catholic High School
2025 OFSAA Swimming Para Girls 50m Backstroke - Silver Medal
St. Joseph’s Catholic High School
2025 OFSAA Swimming 200m Freestyle - Bronze Medal
Julia Denes, Emily Hankin, Sarah Hankin and Shea Gillespie
St. Joseph’s Catholic High School
2025 OFSAA Swimming 400m Freestyle Relay - Silver Medal
St. Joseph’s Catholic High School
2024 OFSAA Cross Country Para Girls 4KM - Gold Medal
2025 OFSAA Swimming Para Girls 100M Freestyle - Gold Medal
2025 OFSAA Swimming Para Girls 50M Freestyle - Silver Medal
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2025 OFSAA Nordic Skiing Senior Girls High School Silver Medal
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2025 OFSAA Alpine Skiing Open Girls Giant Slalom - Bronze Medal
Holly Dow, Grace Grant, Delila McQuay, Victoria Nodder and Hazel Yaromich
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic School
2025 OFSAA Alpine Skiing Open Girls Slalom Team - Bronze Medal
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2025 OFSAA Alpine Skiing Open Boys Slalom - Silver Medal
Mark Cristofari, Aaron Edey, Mike Rayko and Ryder Scott
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2025 OFSAA Alpine Skiing Open Boys Slalom Team - Bronze Medal
Other Athletic Achievements
St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School
Team Canada at the 2024 International Dance Organization (IDO) World Acrobatic Championship - Two Silver Medals
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Member of Team Ontario and first place for all-around Men's Artistic Gymnastics in the Tim Horton Competition in Dallas, Texas
St. Noel Chabanel Catholic School
Guinness World Record for Most Miles Ridden by ATV in 24 hours
St. Mary’s Catholic School (Collingwood)
2025 Ontario Swimming Championship Boys 200m Backstroke - Silver Medal
2025 Ontario Swimming Championship Boys 100m Backstroke - Bronze Medal
Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School
2025 Ontario Swimming Championship Boys 100m Butterfly - Gold Medal
St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School
2024 Ontario Provincial Jiu Jitsu Vice Champion
2024 Canadian National DanceSport Champion 2024
St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic School
2024 Ontario Provincial Jiu Jitsu Champion
2024 Canadian National Jiu Jitsu Vice Champion
2024 International Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) Champion
2024 Canadian National DanceSport Champion
Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School
First Place at 2024 Canadian Juvenile U17 Golf Championship
First Place at 2024 Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT) National Championship
First Place at 2025 Can-Am Golf Championship with Team Ontario
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School
Second Place at 2025 Ontario Provincial Figure Skating Championship - Juvenile U14
St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School
First Place Solo Winner at Canada’s Teen Jam 2025
Third Place Winner Commercial Music 2025 NATS Great Lakes Region
First Place Winner Commercial Music 2024 NATS Ontario
First Place Winner Commercial Music 2024 NATS USA and Canada
First Place Winner Commercial Music 2024 NATS Great Lakes Region
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 Cardinal Francis Leo, the Premier of Ontario and the Prime Minister of Canada.
St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School
The Lwanga Vanguard Equity Awards are given to individuals or groups who have gone above and beyond to help strengthen equity and inclusion. Through contributions to equity and diversity, these individuals work to develop trusting relationships and foster deeper understanding for the benefit of everyone.
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
Academic Services
St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School
Holy Trinity Black Student Alliance
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
The Seton Awards for Faith and Service are given to individuals or groups who, through their actions and gifts, embody our Catholic values and/or Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations. These individuals exemplify what it means to be part of Catholic education and have gone above and beyond with social justice activities, community service, volunteer endeavours, or fostering a more faith-filled community.
Catholic Education Centre
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
St. Dominic Catholic Secondary School
The Inclusion Excellence Awards are presented annually by Empower Simcoe to students and staff who promote and exemplify an inclusive school environment.
St. Cecilia Catholic School
Monsignor Lee Catholic School
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sister Catherine Donnelly Catholic School