Awards

• Students must be enrolled full time in a program at Sask Polytech.
• Students must maintain required attendance and be in good academic standing in their program.

Applications should recognize how an individual has demonstrated a profound commitment to advancing reconciliation through meaningful actions including:

• bridging cultural divides;
• advocating for positive change; and
• actively contributing to reconciliation efforts.

• Up to four First Nations status or non-status, Inuit or Métis graduating students, one per campus will receive a $500 cash prize and a framed certificate.
• Up to four non-Indigenous graduating students, one per campus will receive a $500 cash prize and a framed certificate.

• Please attach at least one letter of support highlighting the nominee’s contributions and leadership in the area of reconciliation.
• Provide any supporting materials such a project summaries, media coverage or testimonials for the nomination.

Applications in review. Applications were accepted until February 27, 2026.

For more information, please contact convocation@saskpolytech.ca.

• Van Khoa Dinh, Environmental Engineering Technology (Moose Jaw)
• Emily Davies-Arnason, Hairstylist (Prince Albert)
• Muskan Kaur, Early Childhood Education (Prince Albert)
• Presley Windigo, Culinary Arts (Regina)
• Mayank Rameshbhai Ramani, Cyber Security (Regina)
• Haley Burnouf, Design and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Saskatoon)
• Tanwarjeet Singh, Child and Youth Care (Saskatoon)

• Students must be enrolled full time in a program at Sask Polytech.
• Students must maintain required attendance and be in good academic standing in the program.
• Student work is related to a project course or program.
• Student work demonstrates capacity for innovative thinking or problem solving in their field of studies.
• Student work demonstrates independent study and/or learning skills going beyond course requirements.

Examples of potential projects include research papers, exhibits, audio visual productions, computer programs, documentaries or websites, such as:

• Outstanding research paper submitted, which demonstrates innovative thinking.
• Outstanding prototype development.
• Development or implementation of a solution to a community problem.
• Development of a simulation, new product, new process/approach or technique.
• Application of technology or outstanding work in an existing technology.
• Production of an exemplary documentary or photography exhibit.

The award will consist of a $1,000 cash prize to an individual winner or shared among the team. Each individual or team winner will also receive a Saskatchewan Polytechnic medal. 

A letter of recommendation is required when you submit your application. The letter of recommendation must be from a faculty member (instructor, program head, dean, etc.) or Sask Polytech employee and include:

• How the student or group’s project contributes to the advancement of their field of studies.  
• How the student or group demonstrates professionalism, industry standards and production values.
• Describe how the student work demonstrates independent study and/or learning skills going beyond course requirements.

Applications in review. Applications were accepted until February 27, 2026.

For more information, please contact convocation@saskpolytech.ca.

• Maleeha Ali, Interactive Design and Technology (Saskatoon)
• Thakur Ujawal, Cyber Security (Saskatoon)

• Students must be enrolled full time in a program at Sask Polytech.
• Students must maintain required attendance and be in good academic standing in their program.

Applications should recognize how an individual demonstrates achievement in the following areas:

• Leadership.
• Contributions to the community.
• Engagement in campus life and the student community.
• Demonstration of strong personal character, integrity and professionalism.

Up to four (4) recipients, one (1) per campus, will receive a $500 cash prize and a framed certificate.  

A letter of recommendation is required when you submit your application. The letter of recommendation must be from a faculty member (instructor, program head, dean, etc.) or Sask Polytech employee and include:

• How the student has demonstrated dedication to their community or campus life.  
• How the student demonstrates strong personal character, integrity and professionalism.  

Applications in review. Applications were accepted until February 27, 2026.

For more information, please contact convocation@saskpolytech.ca. 

• Rosby James, Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Moose Jaw)
• DeAnna Bendig, Practical Nursing (Prince Albert)
• Tkeyae Reader, Practical Nursing (Regina)
• Ariel MacKenzie, Veterinary Technology (Saskatoon)