Manitoba Round Table for Sustainable Development Scholarship

 

Winners

 

2008-2009

Alexis Knispel of the University of Manitoba received the graduate award of $6,000 her doctoral research examining the impacts of genetically modified crops on the spread of herbicide tolerant traits in escaped canola populations and the impacts on rural livelihoods in Manitoba.

Emily Wiebe of the Canadian Mennonite University received the undergraduate and college award of $1,500 for her involvement in local community development and raising awareness of sustainable living practices.

2007-2008

Amanda Freedman Tetrault of the University of Manitoba received the graduate award of $4,000 for her research on developing a resource on sustainability for teachers to use in their classrooms. 

Robin Bryan of the University of Winnipeg received the undergraduate award of $1,000 for his commitment to educating people on adopting a less consumptive lifestyle.

2006-2007

Samuel C. Ima of the University of Manitoba received the graduate award of $4,000 for his research related to hog industry emissions.

Angela Blackbird of Brandon University was awarded the $1,000 undergraduate award. She plans to teach in rural Manitoba and help educate Aboriginals on sustainable development.

2005-2006

Paul Mutch of the University of Manitoba was awarded $4,000 for his graduate research on tall grass prairie habitat restoration around the City of Winnipeg. 

Sarah Morriss of the University of Winnipeg was awarded $1,000 for her undergraduate work on sustainable development guidelines and principles. 

2004-2005

Celeste Brunel of the University of Manitoba was awarded $4,000 for her graduate research on green roofing systems and green materials for interior design. 

Rachel Horwat of the University of Winnipeg was awarded $1,000 for her undergraduate work on sustainable development principles, specifically focused on public participation, education and environmental conservation.