2019 Zonta Club of Ottawa
Awards & Winners
Young Women in Public Affairs
Since 1990, the club has given an award that recognizes pre-university and pre-college female students who are committed to leadership in public policy, government and/or volunteer organizations.
Winner: Sydney Keyamo
Jean M. Coon Award
Given to a high school student who demonstrates exceptional humanitarian community service.
Winner: Anjana Balachandran
Mature Student Bursary
Two bursaries are given to students who have had to interrupt their studies or formal education for medical, financial or other reasons, & are returning to complete their program(s).
Winners: Alaina Woolfrey (U of Ottawa), and
Alexandra Hurst (Carleton University)
New Immigrant Award
The award is given to a newcomer who is a resident of Ottawa/Gatineau, is a single mother and is raising a family while working on her own education at any level.
Winners: Rachana Champaneri and
Anisa Rahim Ali
Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
This Scholarship is awarded annually to a woman pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in business management at a university in the National Capital Region, and Kingston, On.
Winner: Ha Nhu My Nguyen
Total list of 2019 JMK award recipients at all levels:
2019 JMK Recipients
Theatre Arts Award
Scholarships are awarded annually to women in the National Capital Region who are currently enrolled in a post- secondary theatre program. These awards enable talented & qualified young women to achieve their professional goals.