The awards and recognitions we give out during our Middle and Senior School Closing Ceremonies reflect the accomplishments we value most as a community. And what a year it was!
Recipients are nominated and selected by the Elmwood faculty. The following summarizes those awarded and recognized for the 2025-26 academic year.
ACADEMIC
Overall Academic Award
The student with the highest average in the grade.
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Grade 6: Sophie Merkley
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Grade 7: Hanako Kawasaki
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Grade 8: Lina Taskale
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Grade 9: Natalie French
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Grade 10: Sinead Shen
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Grade 11: Zhiyi Wu
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Grade 12: Raluca Voina
Prize for Progress
The student demonstrating significant growth and development as a learner.
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Grade 6: Meredith King
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Grade 7: Leetia Minich
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Grade 8: Juliette Young
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Grade 9: Eva Telka
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Grade 10: Alexa Noël
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Grade 11: Rebecca Ouderkirk
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Grade 12: Astra Kaituko
CHARACTER
International Baccalaureate Learner Profile Award
The student who best reflects the IB’s mission of developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people and creating a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
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Grade 6: Rebecca Schweitzer
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Grade 7: Isla Whitehouse
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Grade 8: Ella Ponka
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Grade 9: Luoling Cao
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Grade 10: Khrystyna Mardak
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Grade 11: Alexandra Louka
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Grade 12: Sloane Bradley
Elmwood Parent Association Award
Celebrates students in Middle School (Grade 8) and Senior School (Grade 11) who are role models in our community, inspiring others with their exemplary character and dedication to the school’s values and mission.
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Grade 8: Smilla Keppl
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Grade 12: Julia Blair
Judy and Margot Toller Memorial Award
Presented to a Grade 11 student who exemplifies the values and spirit of these alumnae who lost their lives in a car accident caused by a drunk driver: warmth and caring, courtesy and respect, sense of humour, generosity in helping others, joy of life, determination to overcome obstacles, acceptance of everyone, leadership and friendship.
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Alexis Fincham-Dinsdale
Sandra Sharpe “Sug” Award
Presented annually to a Grade 12 student who exemplifies Sandra’s non-judgmental, loving attitude, her capacity to enjoy the best in everyone, and her ability to infuse those around her with positive and joyful energy.
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Kacey Fraser-Robinson
Elmwood Award for Character
Awarded to the graduate who best exemplifies Elmwood’s values: nurturing a love of learning, fostering growth, cultivating connections and empowering accountability.
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Raluca Voina
LEADERSHIP
Southam Cup
Presented to an exceptional Grade 8 student in recognition of their outstanding leadership qualities and positive impact on the Middle School through their visionary thinking and collaborative and inclusive spirit.
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Lakshmi Krishnamoorthy
Margaret White Award
Presented to an exceptional Grade 12 student in recognition of their outstanding leadership qualities and positive impact on the life of the Senior School through their visionary thinking and collaborative and inclusive spirit.
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Audrey Campbell
COMMUNITY
Old Girls and Alumni Association Community Award
Presented to a Grade 8 student in recognition of their dedication to volunteerism and outstanding participation in community service.
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Lina Taskale
Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award
A provincial award that pays tribute to an Elmwood student who not only completed the required number of volunteer hours to graduate, but went above and beyond.
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Clarissa Lauzon
SPECIAL PRIZES
Distinction en Études Française
Celebrates a student’s particular curiosity in, passion for and commitment to French (Grade 8 and Grade 11/12)
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Magdalen King (Grade 8)
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Vivian Mason (Grade 11)
Elmwood Theatre Prize
Celebrates a student’s particular curiosity in, passion for and commitment to Drama (Grade 11 or 12)
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Kacey Fraser-Robinson (Grade 12)
Fiona Nicolson Creativity Prize
Celebrates a student's particular curiosity in, passion for and commitment to the Arts (Visual, Music, Drama- Grade 9)
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Casper Benson-Franks
Gisele Campeau Award for Languages
Celebrates a student’s particular curiosity in, passion for and commitment to International Languages (Grade 10)
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Leticia Darevic
Hoy Strauss Prize for Creative Writing
Celebrates a student’s particular curiosity in, passion for and commitment to English and Creative Writing
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Rowyn Pratte
Linda McGregor Communications Technology Award
Celebrates a student’s particular curiosity in, passion for and commitment to Digital Arts (Grade 11/12)
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Rowyn Pratte
Mabel Dunlop Memorial Award
Celebrates a student’s particular curiosity in, passion for and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Grade 10)
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Bessi Obale
Nancy Chance Prize for English
Celebrates a Grade 8 student's particular curiosity in, passion for and commitment to English
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Molly Vickers
Philpot Science Prize
Celebrates a student’s particular curiosity in, passion for and commitment to Science (Grade 12)
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Alexandra Denison