Next Steps – Award Recipients

What do I need to do as a Gordon Wiebe Award Recipient?

I received an email confirming I have been selected to receive the On-Going Education Award or the Make It A Reality Award. What do I need to do next?

Step 1: CONGRATULATIONS! Celebrate. Tell your family and friends.

Step 2: Submit the following documents

Picture
- Provide a copy of a recent head shot. (Grad picture, etc.)
- Submit by: May 31st
Transcript
- Most recent high school or post-secondary transcript.
- Submit by: May 31st
Confirmation of Registration and Student Statement
- 2023 Claim Your Award Form – PDF fillable (download and save form before completing to make sure your information is saved)
- Provide a copy or screenshot of your ‘Student Statement’ that includes your name, student number, date, courses enrolled in, and full tuition fees.
- Deadline: First Friday of August

Step 3: Attend the Gordon Wiebe Award Reception hosted by the Winkler Community Foundation.

Date TBA

Step 4: Participate in our Peer-to-Peer Connector Program

More information will be provided to recipients in August

Peer -to- Peer Connector Program

Peer-to-Peer match

Purpose: To provide support to first year Gordon Wiebe Award recipients.
What happens: First-Year Gordon Wiebe Award Recipients are matched with Second & Third-Year Award Recipients attending the same university.
Peer to Peer Program Outline:
- Within First 2 weeks of classes: Face-to-face coffee meeting (All “connectors” will be provided with a Starbucks gift card by the Winkler Community Foundation to take the “First Year” peer out for coffee.)
- First 6 weeks: Weekly contact with your peer by text, email, and/or meeting in person.
- After the first 6 weeks: Touch base with your peer bi-weekly until December.
- Winter Semester: Connect on a monthly basis.
- Program ends: April.

*** Failure to complete requirements on time may cause delayed or loss of award. ***