By Izabell Piattelli, Student Experience & Housing Programs Assistant
On Friday, March 15, Renison’s Student Experience and Housing team celebrated its residents, dons, and peer leaders at Wind Out, an annual end-of-year celebration at Fed Hall. Students, staff, and Renison community members came together for an exciting night of awards, dancing, and good food.
The theme of Wind Out this year was a masquerade ball. Students were prompted to wear a masquerade mask and were even given the chance to decorate their very own at one of our craft nights earlier in the week.
The night kicked off with an introduction by Master of Ceremonies Justice Potter, Renisix Student Council member, and was followed by speeches from Vice President, Student Affairs and Community Education, Tanya Missere-Mihas, and Scott McLeod, Renison’s Chaplain.
Throughout dinner, the Student Experience and Housing team presented awards to some amazing members of the Renison community. These individuals stood out for their amazing contributions and positive impacts!
Check out all the 2023-2024 Renison Wind-Out Award Winners and Recipients...
David Hartry Memorial Award - Brielle Farrow
Given to a resident who has significantly contributed to student life at Renison University College.
Dunker Family Centennial Award - Ireland Worrall
Given to a resident who has significantly contributed to student life at Renison University College.
Jacob Hillerby Memorial Award – Phavan Velnathan
This award was founded in memory of Jake Hillerby, to support other students to use their engineering skills to improve people’s lives in some away.
The Newell Cup – Amanda Roth
Awarded to the Don who most embodies the heart of Renison, provides mentoring support to their fellow team and consistently ‘over-delivers.’
Debbie Kennedy Memorial Award – Tejas Soni
This award was named after Debbie who was a resident and Don of Renison who kept things happy and full of that good Renison spirit. She was the kind of person who always had time for others. Debbie died in the summer of 1986, shortly after leaving Renison. Presented in Debbie’s honour, this award is presented to the Don who through the year has shown leadership qualities, honesty, and a good sense of humour that Debbie had in her years at Renison.
Teddy Bear Award – Zohaan Ashraf
Awarded to a resident who gives the best hugs and comfort/support to those around them.
Most Musical Award – Abby Roman
Given to a residence who appreciates music in all forms, playing instruments, and a love for musical talent.
Renison Contribution Award- Jacob Sanders
Given to a student who has made an overall difference in embracing the spirit of the Renison community.
Tower of Power Award – Rachel Carey
Presented in recognition of a service that has gone “way” beyond the call of duty.
Honorary Renison Peer Leader - Maya Ghion
Awarded to a peer leader who has demonstrated exceptional student leadership and extraordinary degree of engagement to support other students throughout their studies at the University of Waterloo and Renison University College.
Renison University College Staff Award - Stefany Kraft
Awarded to a staff member who has gone above and beyond in their role at the college.
Best Overall Effort in Athletics - Terry Ojeh
Awarded to a resident who has contributed their ‘modest’ to sports at Renison.
Female Varsity Athlete of the Year - Madison Seo
Awarded to a female resident for their athletic skill, sportsmanship, and outstanding contribution to the University of Waterloo.
Male Varsity Athlete of the Year – Quinten Springer
Awarded to a male resident for their athletic skill, sportsmanship, and outstanding contribution to the
University of Waterloo. Dave Connolly Award - Eliza Stanley
Awarded to a senior resident who has raised their level of involvement and enthusiasm in the college.
Most Well-Rounded Student Award - Katlyn Taylor
Awarded annually to the resident who seems to be able to do it all. The individual is involved in everything while maintaining good marks.
Resident of the Year – Justice Potter
Awarded to a resident who has made significant contributions to the Renison Residence community.
Renison Floor of the Year - Oasis
A floor who shares a strong sense of community, participates in events together and supports each other.
Floor Member of the Year: Animal – Zayyan Ali
Floor Member of the Year: Fubar - Philip Janev
Floor Member of the Year: Loft – Lauren Worsley
Floor Member of the Year: Midway – Jacob Sanders
Floor Member of the Year: Oasis – Ireland Worrall
Floor Member of the Year: Moose Crossing – Paige Gugeler
Floor Member of the Year: Euphoria – Sky Fiolleau
Floor Member of the Year: Timbuktu – Rebecca Sparrow
Floor Member of the Year: Treetop – Sibaal Jilani
Floor Member of the Year: Down Under – David White
Wind Out Award Recipients
Most Musical Award – Abby Roman Given to a residence who appreciates music in all forms, playing instruments, and a love for musical talent.
The Newell Cup – Amanda Roth Awarded to the Don who most embodies the heart of Renison, provides mentoring support to their fellow team and consistently ‘over-delivers’.
David Hartry Memorial Award - Brielle Farrow Given to a resident who has significantly contributed to student life at Renison University College.
Dave Connolly Award - Eliza Stanley Awarded to a senior resident who has raised their level of involvement and enthusiasm in the college.
Floor Member of the Year: Oasis – Ireland Worrall
Dunker Family Centennial Award - Ireland Worrall Given to a resident who has significantly contributed to student life at Renison University College.
Floor Member of the Year: Midway – Jacob Sanders
Renison Contribution Award- Jacob Sanders Given to a student who has made an overall difference in embracing the spirit of the Renison community.
Resident of the Year – Justice Potter Awarded to a resident who has made significant contributions to the Renison Residence community.
Most Well-Rounded Student Award- Katlyn Taylor Awarded annually to the resident who seems to be able to do it all. The individual is involved in everything while maintaining good marks.
Floor Member of the Year- Loft – Lauren Worsley
Honorary Renison Peer Leader - Maya Ghion Awarded to a peer leader who has demonstrated exceptional student leadership and extraordinary degree of engagement to support other students throughout their studies at the University of Waterloo and Renison University College.
Renison Floor of the Year - Oasis A floor who shares a strong sense of community, participates in events together and supports each other.
Floor Member of the Year: Moose Crossing – Paige Gugeler
Jacob Hillerby Memorial Award – Phavan Velnathan This award was founded in memory of Jake Hillerby, to support other students to use their engineering skills to improve people’s lives in some away.
Tower of Power Award – Rachel Carey Presented in recognition of a service that has gone “way” beyond the call of duty.
Floor Member of the Year: Euphoria – Sky Fiolleau
Renison University College Staff Award - Stefany Kraft Awarded to a staff member who has gone above and beyond in their role at the college.
Debbie Kennedy Memorial Award – Tejas Soni This award was named after Debbie who was a resident and Don of Renison who kept things happy and full of that good Renison spirit. She was the kind of person who always had time for others. Debbie died in the summer of 1986, shortly after leaving Renison. Presented in Debbie’s honour, this award is presented to the Don who through the year has shown leadership qualities, honesty, and a good sense of humour that Debbie had in her years at Renison.
Floor Member of the Year: Animal – Zayyan Ali
Teddy Bear Award – Zohaan Ashraf Awarded to a resident who gives the best hugs and comfort/support to those around them.
