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Kinsey Verbeek was a Grade 11 student enrolled at Ross Sheppard High School who passed away at the age of 15. Despite the personal challenges Kinsey faced, her loved ones remember her as a friend, an ally, and an inspiration for positive change in the world. The Kinsey Verbeek Memorial Award was created by her family to recognize other young people who help make the world a better place despite the barriers they face.
The purpose of this award is to recognize Grade 11 students in Edmonton Public Schools who have had a positive effect on others in spite of facing personal challenges.
AWARD AMOUNT: Two awards of $500
An applicant must:
The school principal will be asked to:
Before completing the application form, the applicant must:
Applications for the 2024-25 award will open in February 2025.
The selection team will rank each submission on the applicant's demonstration of personal challenges, positive effect on others, and what the award would mean for the applicant. The recipient will be contacted in June.