This award has been established in memory of Dino and Hazel Tonin. Established by Debra Ann Tonin, in memory of her parents who were strong advocates for the value of education and the advantages it can bring. They believed that education frees an individual to change the course of their life and realize their dreams.
The recipient of this award is a mature student in their second or third year of study who demonstrates compassion, caring and kindness to others through community involvement/volunteerism above and beyond the 40 hours required to graduate high school.