Erin Bursey Memorial Leadership Award
This award was established by family and friends in memory of Erin Bursey, a Memorial University of Newfoundland student and women’s volleyball athlete who exhibited exceptional leadership skills, academic excellence and passion for her sport. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, this award will aid student-athletes in their pursuit of post-secondary study. Recipients will be recognized for their outstanding leadership, commitment to their sport and role as ambassador in the community. Eligible candidates must meet the CIS requirements and regulations regarding athletic financial awards. The award will be open to all student-athletes, undergraduate or graduate, who are current members of a varsity team at Memorial University of Newfoundland and have a minimum of clear academic standing (as defined by the University).The award will be granted based on the recommendation of the Director of Athletics. For undergraduate students, the award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards. For graduate students, it will be awarded by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Bruce J. Butler Award
This award has been established in memory of Bruce J. Butler by his family and friends. Bruce was a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland’s School of Physical Education and Athletics and a talented varsity athlete who represented Memorial University of Newfoundland in both soccer and hockey from 1964-68. He was known as a great teammate and a genuine team player who possessed a great sense of humor. Valued at a portion of the income on the investment, it will be awarded annually to an undergraduate varsity athlete studying in one of the programs of the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation. In determining this award, preference will be given to student-athletes who have demonstrated leadership, athletic ability and overall commitment to their teammates. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award as defined by the University. It will be awarded by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards upon the recommendation of the Director of Athletics.
Frank T. Butler Memorial Award
This award was established by donations from the friends and family of Frank Butler, a committed and successful athlete, coach and sport administrator at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Frank Butler was the backbone of Memorial University and Newfoundland Athletics for close to 30 years and his contribution to sport at this University and in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, has been felt at many levels. Valued at a portion of the income on the endowment, it will be awarded annually to a student-athlete in pursuit of their post-secondary education who best embodies the values Frank admired most: athletic commitment, academic success and contribution as an ambassador in the community. The award will be open to all student-athletes who are a current member of a varsity team at Memorial University of Newfoundland. The recipient must meet the minimum academic requirements for an award. This award will be granted by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards on the recommendation of the Director of the Division of Varsity Athletics.
MUN Varsity Hockey Orin Carver Award