Helen and Stanley Buell
Stanley Irwin Buell grew up in Parkdale, PEI, and attended secondary school at Prince of Wales College in Charlottetown, prior to pursuing a career in engineering. Helen Elizabeth (Kent) Buell is from Stewiacke, NS and was a teacher in Halifax where they met....
Holland College Board of Governors
Holland College’s Board of Governors initiated and approved the establishment of a student bursary as a tangible way to honour the valuable contributions of both past and current board members, as well as those who retire from the Holland College Board of Governors...
Hugh and Linda Brown Educational Foundation
Both Hugh and Linda strongly believe that post-secondary education can create a world of opportunities. In 2014, they created the Hugh and Linda Brown Educational Foundation (BEF) with the mission to assist financially disadvantaged individuals in Atlantic Canada...
Inspector Scott Lundrigan, in Memory of
Scott Lundrigan joined the Atlantic Police Academy family in 2019 as Inspector and Regimental Sergeant Major with a special focus on the Sheriff and Public Safety Program. He was a much-loved and respected leader to his students and was known by all to have...
Jamie and Tracy Hill
Jamie and Tracy Hill established their award to benefit single parents who have the responsibility to support dependent children while they attend Holland College. Recipients must be entering their first year as full-time students in any of Holland College’s...
Jamie Bone, in Memory of
In September 2008, a car accident on Prince Edward Island took the life of 18-year-old Jamie Bone of Fredericton, New Brunswick. At that time, Jamie was a student in Holland College’s Commercial Diving program. Jamie’s friends and family created this award in loving...
Jason Spillner, in Memory of
Jason Spillner passed away on August 31, at the age of 49 after a three-year courageous battle with cancer. Jason was the beloved husband of Stacey McKinlay and the adored father of Krish and Kya. Jason mastered many skills in his lifetime. He graduated from Saint...
Jean and Lewis Green, in Memory of
Jean and Lewis Green grew up in trying economic times. Lewis, a committed lifelong learner; worked as an airframe technician in the Royal Canadian Air Force and was also an accomplished tradesman with the ability to repair anything. His wife Jean, known for her...
Joan and Regis Duffy
Joan and Regis made a leadership contribution toward the construction of a performance hall in the former Prince of Wales College auditorium, now named the Florence Simmons Performance Hall. The Duffys also supported the revitalization of The Culinary Institute of...
Jolee & Julius Patkai
Julius and Jolee Patkai, both Holland College alumni, established two entrance awards for deserving students entering the Music Performance program.
Josh Buchanan, in Memory of
The Buchanan Family Award in Memory of Josh Buchanan has been created by Sterling Buchanan, in loving memory of his and Sharon Kikkert’s son, Josh Buchanan, who tragically passed away after a snowmobile accident in 2021. Josh was a dedicated, hardworking young man...
Josh Buchanan, in Memory of
The Josh Buchanan Memorial Award has been established by Sid and Glenna Smith in memory of Joshua Buchanan, a young man with great potential, who tragically passed away in 2021 as a result of a snowmobile accident. Josh was a cousin and in addition, worked at their...
Joyce Pickles, Honouring
The Joyce Pickles Leadership Award was created by board members from the Charlotte and Stamper Residences community care facilities celebrating the leadership, contribution, and retirement of Joyce Pickles. A Registered Nurse by profession, Joyce has served for more...
Kenneth McKibbin, in Memory of
The New Beginnings Bursaries were established by the McKibbin family in loving memory of Kenneth McKibbin and will benefit first-year students who have been out of the secondary school system for a minimum of four years and who are accepted into a full-time program...
Marie Callahan, in Memory of
Tim Callahan established two awards in memory of his mother, Marie, who trained and worked as a nurse, prior to marrying Lew Callahan and raising their four sons on the family farm in High River, Alberta. It is Tim and his family’s sincere wish to invest in the lives...
Markan Group of Companies
These bursaries were established in 2018 by the Markan Group of Companies. The group consists of Markan Hardwood Plus, Markan Countertop Plus, Markan Woodmillers, and Markan West which are 100 per cent locally owned and operated. The stores specialize in such items...
Martin Dorrell, in Memory of
This annual award honours the memory of Martin Dorrell who, for 13 years (1986-1999), instructed the Journalism program at Holland College.
Mary O’Donnell, in Memory of
Amanda Myers, Student Services Advisor, Outreach & Awards at Holland College, established an award in memory of and honouring her grandmother, Mary O’Donnell. Mary, along with her husband, James, raised 12 children in Avondale, PEI. She had a passion for baking,...
Maximus
Maximus Canada focuses exclusively on providing services to the government. Across health and human services, we transform public policy into programs that change lives. We guide clients through the change process using: Deep program knowledge Vision for operational...
M.D. Charlton Company
MDC (M.D. Charlton Company Ltd.) is Canada’s only national distributor of tactical and duty equipment to police, military, security and first-responders. Founded in 1980, MDC has grown from a small office and retail showroom in Victoria, BC to a salesforce across...
Melanie Jackson, in Memory of
The Melanie Jackson Memorial Award for Journalism was established to honour Holland College alum and former Journalism instructor, Melanie Jackson. Melanie passed away in 2023 after a brief illness. She faced her sudden illness the way she faced everything: with...
Mighty Oaks Academy
In 2022, Darla Farquharson and Erin Reid Terrio, co-owners of Mighty Oaks Academy, established an annual $500 entrance award for deserving students in memory of their friend and colleague, Traci Lynch, who passed away in 2015. Traci was a passionate preschool...
MRSB Group
MRSB is a professional services firm offering accounting, bookkeeping, tax, valuation, and consulting services. With over 60 qualified experts across our divisions, we’re one of Atlantic Canada’s leading service providers. We help business owners and entrepreneurs...
MR Seafoods
MR Seafoods began operations in April of 2007 with one half-ton truck. Since then MR Seafoods has grown to be PEI’s Premium Retailer and wholesaler of seafood products on Prince Edward Island. MR Seafoods carries a wide variety of Fresh and Frozen seafood products...
Neil Matthews, in Memory of
This annual award was established by the family of Neil Matthews (1939-2017). Neil was an Island-born country music singer and songwriter who was a multi Music PEI Award winner and ECMA Award winner. He and his band toured Canada and recorded albums in both Toronto...
Niki and Peter McLaughlin
In December 2021, Niki and Peter McLaughlin established the Anne of Green Gables Chocolates Awards in recognition of their personal and corporate commitment to preserving the environment, together with their active involvement in the business community. Commencing in...
O'Connor Glass Ltd.
Since Rod O’Connor started O’Connor Glass in 1979, Island home and business owners have come to rely on us for premium one-stop, around-the-clock service and support. Back in ’79, Rod had a staff of two at his original Allen Street location. Over time, our team has...
Olivia Ruth MacLeod, in Memory of
Olivia Ruth MacLeod was a talented trumpet player, guitarist, and singer with a passion for the performing arts. She was thrilled and excited to have been accepted into Holland College’s Music Performance program for September 2012. Sadly, Olivia passed away...
Paul Fleming, Honouring
As an immigrant to Canadian from England more than 40 years ago, Paul found his calling with the Fredericton Fire Department. Firefighting gives you a sense of pride, family, and community, and these are the values with which Paul lives. Over his 34-year career with...
PEI Antique Car Club Award
PEI Antique Car Club established an annual award for students enrolled full-time in Holland College’s Automotive Technology program who demonstrate an interest in repairing/working on antique vehicles (defined as 30+ years old).