Roman Cariati (Region 4)
Roman was a student at Pope Francis School in the York Catholic District School Board when he was nominated for the Yes I Can School and Community Activities Award. He worked on a school committee that supported community work, such as the Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Vaughan Food Bank and the “Adopt a Family” initiative, which provides boxed goods to families in need. During his service to this committee Roman made school-wide announcements, packed boxes and created posters for popcorn sales.  In the community he attended Little Treasures Learning Centre, where he engaged in peer mentoring, helping other children with their homework or playing a game.  Through all of these activities Roman demonstrated a sense of social responsibility, connected with other students and developed friends.
Jerry Yin (Region 4)
Jerry Yin was a student at Richmond Hill High School in the York Region District School Board when he was nominated for the Yes I Can School and Community Activities Award. He was an enthusiastic volunteer at many school and community events, including Winterfest, where he assisted with ticket collection and the kids' craft station. He volunteered his time at the Mackenzie Health Annual Run for the Cure and was also a regular helper at many of the community events at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church. Jerry often assisted the custodial team at school and contributed to various events such as Grade 8 Take Your Kids to School Day, Parents Night and Grade 9 Day. He showed enthusiasm with learning new tasks and always took the initiative to become involved. Jerry was a great role model for students and successfully spread his humour and positive spirit in and around the school.
Tristan Boivin (Region 3)
Tristan was a grade 8 student at Viamonde Ècole Secondaire Toronto Ouest when he was nominated for the Yes I Can School and Community Activities Award. Tristan served for two years in the elected position of cohort representative. In this role he attended school council meetings and contributed to activities which support positive school culture. He demonstrated development with his leadership and communication skills. At a French-Language community event Tristan was responsible to welcome several provincial representatives.