Fall 2006-2007 - Grande Prairie Regional College

RecentAchievementsAWARDS30 Years Nursing - long service award2006GPRC Nursing instructor Sheila Elliotreceived an award celebrating her 30thyear in nursing. The recognition was presentedin Edmonton by Sheila McKay, presidentof the College and Association ofRegistered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA).Leigh Goldie recipient of George RepkaAwardGPRC instructor Leigh Goldie is the2007 recipient of the George Repka Award.The award is presented annually by the Cityof Grande Prairie to recognize those whohave significantly contributed in a voluntarycapacity to the improvement of the qualityof life within our community in areas ofrecreation, culture or social services.Leigh Goldie is recognized for his longstandingcontributions to the community ina variety of capacities for the past 30 years.“His mentorship and inspiration has been apositive influence on the lives of many peoplein the community. Mr. Goldie is anenthusiastic volunteer for all local events.He was the Mayor of the Athletes Village inthe 1995 Canada Winter Games; he volunteeredfor the Royal Bank Cup and the FordWorld Women’s Curling Championship. Healso sat on the City’s Pursuit of ExcellenceCommittee for many years.” The Mayor andCouncil presented Mr. Leigh Goldie with theGeorge Repka Award at City Hall inJanuary, 2007.Bill Shaw Students’ Association Awardfor Excellence in TeachingGPRC Academic Upgrading instructorBill Shaw has been a coach and teacher inGrande Prairie for the past 27 years. He wasnominated by students in his classes for theStudents’ Association Award for ExcellenceBill ShawSheila Elliotin Teaching.“In my experience as a student, Mr.William Shaw (or Bill as we call him) is oneof the most patient, helpful and caringteachers I have ever met. His door is alwaysopen to anyone who needs to talk no matterthe subject. He keeps his class’s fun andentertaining while maintaining a goodcourse load. When I started out in CP100 Icould not type at all and was getting veryfrustrated. In the end, with Bills’ excellentmotivational skills, I passed with an “A”,and have moved to the next step in thedepartment. I would never made it throughif it was not for Bill and his compassion.”“I do care a lot for the students,” saysShaw. “This award is certainly an honour.There are many great instructors, peoplewho are phenomenal teachers, here atGPRC, and I am very gratified to have beenselected for this award from the students.”Bill Shaw has coached throughout hislife, and is an active volunteer in the community.“I like to use coaching skills in theclassroom - we are a team, and I encouragea supportive, relaxed learning environment,”he says.APPOINTMENTSAND ELECTIONSDon Gnatiuk wasappointed Presidentand CEO of GrandePrairie Regional18