At St. Mary's Academy, we take pride in our alumnae who model excellence and service in their personal and professional lives.
The Marian Awards For Excellence were instituted by the Academy in 2005 to recognize distinguished alumnae who embrace and exemplify our mission and vision in the community and the world. Our seven member selection committee, made up of alumnae, SNJM leadership, staff, and friends of the Academy, were thrilled with the response of our community in the strength and number of nominations received. We proudly announce the following Marian Award For Excellence recipients being recognized for their outstanding service in the areas of Education, Training and Mentorship, Leadership and Justice.
18th Annual Marian Awards For Excellence Brunch
Announcement for Marian Awards 2023 coming soon. Stay tuned.
Past Marian Award Recipients
2021
Cancelled due to Covid-19 Pandemic
2020
Cancelled due to Covid-19 Pandemic
2019
The Sisters of Charity of Montreal, "Grey Nuns"
2018
Dr. Diane Clare '69
Cheryl Prokopanko (Balaberda '72)
Brigitte Sandron (Van Ginkel '77)
Melissa Serbin '01
2017
The Class of 1965
2016
Marylyn Gibney, SNJM
Susanne Parent '81
2015
Gwen Buccini (Pucci ’67)
Marianna Carol Hryniuk-Adamov ’72
2014
Leanne Boyd '69
Kellie O'Rourke '76
2013
Dr. Leisha Strachan ’92
Janine Stephens (Hanson ’01)
2012
Crystal Kolt (Klapecki '78)
R.H. (Bob) Vandewater
2011
Barbara Clubb '65
Ann Hodges '82
2010
Christine Butterill (Keegan '60)
Susan Devine '68
2009
Kimberly Prost '76
2008
Stella Jo Dean (Kozak '43)
Joan Harland (Gr. 11 '32 and SMA College '33)
Rekha Malaviya '83
Alaina Prokopchuk '98
2007
Noelle Bowles '91
Mary Holmen (Whytehead '71)
Rev. Carol Fletcher '79
Carol Stone (Parson '62)
2006
Margaret Brett (Hetke '65)
Pattie Moore (Delabbio '69)
William and Stella English and family
2005
Eira Friesen (Charles '36)
Lesley Sacouman '63, SNJM
SMA Alumnae Association
SMA Parents’ Guild