Here is a list of awards, special prizes and current scholarships available to students enrolled in one of the programs offered in the School of Media and Design.
Advertising
- Contact: media@algonquincollege.com |
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Ottawa Citizen James Hillock Award |
Awarded to a 2nd year student showing the most promise in print advertising |
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Broadcasting – Radio
- Contact: media@algonquincollege.com |
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580 CFRA |
Awarded for the best student newscast |
BOB FM
Brockville |
Presented for the best on-air performance |
| CBC Ottawa |
Best current affairs story |
| Hot 89.9 |
Presented for best station imaging |
| CHEZ 106 |
Awarded for the best student production |
Y101
Rogers Broadcasting |
Awarded for the best creative spot |
| The Bear 106.9 |
Awarded to the top overall first year student |
| KISS 105.3 FM |
Awarded to the top overall graduate |
| Scholarships |
| Rogers Broadcasting Summer Internship |
Awarded to a graduate with high academic standing |
| CHUM Group Radio paid Internship |
Awarded to student with best audition package in final semester |
| Rogers Bursary |
Based on need - apply to Financial Aid |
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Broadcasting – Television
- Contact: media@algonquincollege.com |
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Producer of the Year - North Channel Productions |
Awarded for ability to oversee all aspects of a production |
Director of the Year
CTV Endowment Fund |
Presented for ability to create well-paced stylistic program in a variety of categories |
Technical Director of the Year -
CTV Endownment Fund |
Awarded for proficiency in all aspects of technical procedures and production |
| DOP – Precision Transfer Technologies |
Presented to a student who demonstrates an understanding of how to achieve a cinematic look on video and an ability to direct. |
| Editor of the Year – Affinity Productions |
Awarded for an understanding of linear and non-linear editing systems and a good understanding of editing techniques |
| Student of the Year – Rogers Television |
Presented for a professional attitude, good work ethic and a willingness to help others |
| On Camera talent of the Year – Rogers Bursary and Scholarship Fund |
Awarded for the ability to appear relaxed on camera and to communicate clearly with other performers and the audience. |
| Graphic Animation Artist of the Year – Headline Sports Endowment Fund |
The successful recipient has clearly demonstrated proficiency in the use of motion graphics software. |
| Audio and audio-post engineer of the Year – Rogers Bursary and Scholarship |
Awarded for a thorough understanding of sound generating elements as well as proficiency in the use of sound control equipment. |
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Florist
- Contact: design@algonquincollege.com |
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Canadian Academy of Floral Art |
Awarded to student with greatest progress and floral creativity |
| Tele Floral Academic Achievement Award |
Awarded to student with highest overall academic standing |
| Smithers-Oasis The Golden Hands Award |
Awarded for excellence and creativity in design |
| Scholarships |
M.P. Plaunt
Faculty Award |
Awarded for highest class average |
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Horticulture Technician
- Contact: design@algonquincollege.com |
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CLAEO
Commercial Landscape Association of Eastern Ontario |
Presented to a graduate for an essay on their career aspirations for a career in commercial landscaping. |
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Interior Design
- Contact: design@algonquincollege.com |
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ARIDO Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario Graduation Award |
Awarded to a student showing professional promise, a high academic achievement and contribution to the program extracurricular activities |
| Marc Robillard Memorial Award (Interior Design Faculty) |
Awarded to a 1st year student who has most improved in academic standing. |
| Global Group Awards |
Presented to two 2nd year students who have achieved high academic standing |
| Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario Book Prizes |
Two awards in recognition of the 1st and 2nd year students who achieved high academic standing |
| Advanced Business Interiors (ABI) Interior Design Industry Award |
Awarded to a 2nd year student with high academic standing and peer recognition |
| Scholarships |
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| Randall’s Decorating Centres Bursaries |
Awarded to a 2nd year student with high academic standing |
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Journalism
- Contact: media@algonquincollege.com |
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Margaret Graham Award – Sponsored by the Media Club of Ottawa |
Presented to the top student entering 2nd year with the highest grade point average. |
| Ottawa Citizen Award |
Awarded to a student entering 2nd year with a high academic standing demonstrating interpersonal and leadership skills. |
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Photography
- Contact: media@algonquincollege.com |
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Ginn Photographic Award of Excellence |
Awarded to a first year returning student with highest grade point average |
| James Zagon Memorial Scholarship Award |
Awarded to a first year returning student who is in financial need |
| Silk Award |
Awarded for the best portfolio by a graduating student |
| Henry’s Portfolio Award |
Awarded to a 1st year student for best black and white portfolio |
| Adobe Imaging Award |
Awarded to a graduate with the best Photoshop Image |
| Apple Photographic Award |
Awarded to a graduate student with the Best in Show Exhibition print |
| Manfroto Award |
Awarded to a first year student with the Best in Show Exhibition print |
| Epson Print Award |
Awarded to a graduate student for best ink jet print |
| Nikon Multimedia Award |
Awarded to a graduate student for best web site |
| Professor’s Cup |
Awarded by faculty to a graduate student deemed most improved student |
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Print Media
- Contact: media@algonquincollege.com |
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Delta Printing Award |
Presented to a 2nd year student for best offset printing |
| Heidelberg Canada Award |
Awarded to a graduate for high quality in design and production |
| Print Media Highest Achievement Award |
Presented to a graduate who exemplifies professionalism and leadership |
| KBR Graphiques Award |
Awarded to a 1st year student who has demonstrated effort in 1st year press |
| Print Media Ottawa Citizen Award |
Presented to a student entering 2nd year who has demonstrated excellence in advertising using Desktop publishing |
Print Media Peer
Awards |
Awarded to 1st and 2nd year students who have voluntarily supported fellow students |
| Scholarships |
| The Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship. |
Presented to a 1st year student committed to a career in the printing industry |
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Public Relations
- Contact: media@algonquincollege.com |
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Susan Rooney Memorial Bursary |
Presented to a 2nd year student for volunteer work with a non-profit organization or a professional communication association. |
| Scholarships |
| Beth Ferguson Memorial Scholarship |
Awarded to a 1st year student for service to the community |
