Pembroke Campus Launches the Pembies
Move over Emmy and Oscar, the Pembies are here.
Published: April 17, 2025
Move over Emmy and Oscar, the Pembies are here.
The Students’ Association at Pembroke Campus recently celebrated its first annual awards, the Pembies, to recognize student achievements.
“The idea was we really wanted to recognize the students’ achievements in a fun way, and it was special to see how the Pembies brought everyone together to celebrate,” said Bobby Ford, Fitness and Lifestyle Coordinator, Pembroke Campus. “We are big believers that success within the classroom begins with students’ experiences outside of the classroom, and this event really captured that philosophy.”
The complete list of Pembies awards and their winners is as follows:
Best Patron
Winner: Mitch Cooper
Program: Applied Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety
This award went out to the student who spends most of their time and money in The Landing. They are always friendly and thirsty.
Librarian Award
Winner: Mario Silva
Program: Practical Nursing
The Pembroke library staff picked this award. It went to the student who spends hours in the library studying, always has a smile on their face, and is respectful of their peers studying around them.
Spider Monkey
Winner: Jeremy Busee
Program: Urban Forestry
This student can always be found at the climbing wall. They are the first to try out new routes and will challenge themselves by working on a route over and over again until they finish it.
Above and Beyond
Winner: Kay Gervais
Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
This award was given to a student who is always willing to help out their peers and college faculty. They go above and beyond and ask for nothing in return.
Excellence Award
Winner: Natalie Debruyn
Program: Carpentry and Renovation Techniques
This student excels in their program, has great attendance, is respected by their peers, has high grades, and will be an amazing asset to their industry.
Leadership Award
Winner: Mitch Dooley
Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
This award is for a student whose class looks up to them. This student takes their classmates under their wing and is the first person their peers go to for help.
Maintenance Award
Winner: Baily Tremback
Program: Practical Nursing
This award winner was selected by the maintenance staff. They always say hello and offer to lend a hand.
Fitness Beast
Winner: Kyle Murrin
Program: Carpentry and Renovation Techniques
This award goes to someone who spends hours lifting weights in the gym and shares their fitness knowledge with other students.
Foodie Award
Winner: Isabelle Lepine
Program: Early Childhood Education
This award was picked by the cafeteria staff. The winner of this award is a regular customer in the cafeteria, is warm and courteous to the staff, and is often seen laughing and spreading their positive attitude.
Hardest Worker Award
Winner: Jessy Sparling
Program: Computer Systems Technician
This student always tries their best in their studies. They have great attendance and never give up.
Sherry’s Fav
Winner: Celia Lin
Program: Forestry Technician
This award winner was picked by Sherry. They spend hours hanging out in the SA office, always brightening Sherry’s day, and are a regular shopper of her snack drawer. They also have an infectious smile.
Bobby’s Fav
Winner: Pravir Kidia
Program: Computer Systems Technician
This student always tries their best in their studies. They have great attendance and never give up.
Best SA Spirit
Winner: Eliessa Fortune
Program: Carpentry and Renovation Techniques
This student attends most SA events and always takes advantage of the free food. You can hear them coming from a mile away.
Loggersports MVP
Winner: Laura Middelkoop
Program: Forestry Technician
This award winner was chosen by the coaches of the Loggersports team.
Most Involved Program
Forestry Technician
This program is frequently seen at every event, dressed for the occasion. They use all of our facilities, are always engaged, and are a positive, helpful, and hardworking group.