2025/2026 Student Leadership Awards

Fleming College SAC Recognizes Student Leaders Peterborough, ON - Fleming College students celebrated some of the school’s top leaders at their annual awards ceremony held in the Steele Centre on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Students, Fleming Student Administrative Council, faculty and staff were on hand to recognize these upstanding individuals.

“We are thrilled to be celebrating these students who have been actively engaged in the Fleming
community and the broader Peterborough community” says Joel Willett, General Manager.

The Student Leaders are as follows:

Student Administrative Council Awards
Street Team Awards
Fletcher Boultbee, Janveet Singh, Logan Stacey, Peyton Kemp, Rashi Nandal, and Sophiya Thakuri
Awarded to student representatives who demonstrate exceptional involvement, engage their peers, and bring campus life to the next level.

Student Administrative Council President’s Award (dedicated in honour of Bill Johnson): Janveet Singh
Selected by the SAC Board Chair and Board of Directors, this award is given to a student who exemplifies school spirit.

Iain Steele Leadership Award: Princy Rana
Awarded to a student who demonstrates great ambition, is innovative and has a high degree of moral standards and integrity.

Iain Steele Community Service Award: Jan Daryl Bautista
Awarded to a student who demonstrates a commitment to serving the community and has a high degree of integrity.

Renie Steele Award: Dee Brathwaite
Awarded to a student who displays citizenship, understanding and compassion towards fellow students.

Environmental Stewardship Award: Micheal Rodin
Given to a student who displays a responsible use and protection of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.

Fleming SAC Advocacy Award: Shraddha
Given to a student who demonstrates advocacy and a strong passion for invoking change.

Student Experience Awards
Student Life Volunteer Award - Nabeelah Lookman
Through volunteer contributions, the recipient of this award has demonstrated initiative, leadership and commitment in support of Student Life programs and services.

Diversity & Inclusion Award- Bridget Amankwaa
The recipient of this award has contributed to building a welcoming campus that celebrates diversity, advances equity, and fosters inclusion. They have made a direct contribution through leadership and engagement in student life.

Greg Riddle Award for Emerging Student Leader: Dorothy Joan Lavoie
Presented to a current full-time Fleming College student who successfully completed the Emerging Student Leaders program sponsored by Student Life. This student's actions enhanced individual and group experiences for fellow students during the program through understanding leadership, communication, team work and commitment. International Student Services Leadership Award- Olivia Azar Martinez Presented to a current full-time international student who, through their leadership and initiative, has assisted and supported the successful transition and integration into campus life for their fellow international students.

Indigenous Student Leadership Award- Timothy Stewart
This award is given to students who have demonstrated leadership by incorporating the Anishinaabe 7 Grandfather Teachings in their morals, values, and interactions with the Fleming community, Indigenous student Community, and beyond. Humility, Bravery, Honesty, Wisdom, Truth, Respect, and Love are the 7 Grandfathers and are the foundation of many Indigenous ways of being. We, as Indigenous peoples choose to live by these principles in order to achieve balance; with ourselves, our community, and the land.

Residence Awards
Team Play of the Year - Sutherland Residence Village: Olivia Azar Martinez

Team Player of the Year - Frost Residence Village: Isabelle Daley
This award recognizes a Residence Life Staff member who consistently demonstrates collaboration, reliability, and a strong commitment to supporting their team. The recipient of this award goes above and beyond to foster a positive team environment, offers support to fellow staff members, and contributes to the overall success of the Residence Life community. Through their willingness to step in when needed, share ideas, and encourage others, they embody the spirit of teamwork that helps our residence community thrive.

Each year Fleming Student Administrative Council works with students to advocate for the enrichment of student life on and off campus. The Student Leadership Awards are an opportunity to recognize students who contribute positively to the overall student environment at Fleming. Awards are given as bursaries in varying monetary values and have been donated by key partners and long-time supporters of student success at Fleming College.


About Fleming College Student Administrative Council:
Fleming College Student Administrative Council (SAC) is a non-profit corporation that advocates and serves the social and political needs of students at Fleming College. The SAC Board of Directors represent the collective voice on campus and implements programming that addresses the needs of students. Learn more at FlemingSAC.ca


For more information:
Joel Willett
Fleming SAC General Manager
705-749-5530 x 1578
joel.willett@flemingcollege.ca