Congratulations to seven Hastings Prince Edward District School Board secondary school students who are recipients of the Governor General’s Academic Medal.
- Benjamin Huff, Bayside Secondary School
- Ian Haines, Centennial Secondary School
- Charlotte West, Central Hastings School
- Jay Solomon, Eastside Secondary School
- Qwin Goodwin, North Hastings High School
- Christine Thornton, Prince Edward Collegiate Institute
- Lawson Hung, Trenton High School
Since 1873, the Governor General’s Academic Medal has recognized the outstanding scholastic achievements of students in Canada. It has become one of the most prestigious awards that a student in a Canadian educational institution can receive. The medal is awarded to the student graduating with the highest average from a high school, college or university.
Pierre Trudeau, Tommy Douglas, Kim Campbell, Robert Bourassa, Robert Stanfield and Gabrielle Roy are past recipients. Medals are presented on behalf of the Governor General by participating educational institutions, along with personalized certificates signed by the Governor General. There is no monetary award associated with the award.
