Awards
Gordon Diamond AwardThe Gordon R. Diamond Community Service Award was established by Gordon R. Diamond's children. This is truly a beautiful way to remind our students of Mr. Diamond's outstanding contributions to our community and society as a whole.This award will be given annually to one student at KDHS who best exemplifies the qualities of community service and philanthropy that have been an essential part of Mr. Diamond's contributions to society. All graduating students at King David are eligible to apply to receive the award, however, as previously mentioned, only one student will receive it. Community service and philanthropy in both the Jewish and non-Jewish world will be considered. Once a student is selected, he/she will be presented with the award at the annual KDHS Award Night. An integral component will be the recipient designating to which charity/charities they wish the monetary portion of the award be given. Please click here to download the application form. |
Deloitte Award of ExcellenceThe Deloitte Award of Excellence is awarded annually to a graduating student who demonstrates the highest levels of scholarship, citizenship, school and community involvement. All graduating students who have attended KDHS for three (3) years are eligible to apply to receive the award, however only one student will receive it. Applicants must be exemplary individuals who model the attitudes, values and ethics expected of a student in a Jewish school.Consideration will be given to the number and difficulty of courses completed and to the extent of participation in the life of KDHS and the broader community. Once a student is selected, he/she will be presented with the award at the annual KDHS Award Night. |
Awards
| Award | Description |
2010 Recipient | |
| KDHS School Award |
For the student who demonstrates the greatest improvement in attitude and scholarship |
Dean Seskin Shane Golden | |
| Andrew Rittich Award |
For all-round academic and athletic achievement |
Brian Bauer | |
| Fanny Dodek Award |
For outstanding achievement in the Humanities |
Anna Milner | |
| Louis J. Woolfson Chesed Award |
For initiative and involvement in the Jewish community |
Oliver Jacobson | |
| Max & Anne Rosenthal Award |
For exemplary scholarship and dedication to Judaic studies |
Stephanie Mrakovich | |
| Ish Ha-Eshkolot Award |
For outstanding enthusiasm and ability in all aspects of school life |
Shay Segal | |
| Menschleichkeit Award |
For dedication to, and promotion of, good citizenship |
Jenna Isserow | |
| David Laugharne Science Award |
For outstanding achievement in Science |
Aaron Zanotto | |
| Howard and Phyllis Gerber Award in memory of their son Martin Gerber |
An annual award donated by Howard and Phyllis Gerber to honour the memory of their son Martin and is intended to encourage and assist a KDHS student to continue with post-secondary studies |
Louis Saitowitz | |
| Hebrew University Rothberg International School Scholarship |
Full tuition for one year at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem |
Anna Milner | |
| Feuerstein Scholarship |
For outstanding academic performance by a Grade 12 student |
Lana Rothman | |
| BC Innovation Council Science Achievement Award |
B.C. Innovation Council Achievement Award encourages excellence in the areas of science and technology |
Aaron Zanotto | |
| Conservative Party of Canada The John A. Macdonald Leadership Award |
Citizenship, leadership, and demonstrated interest in the Democratic process |
Aaron Friedland | |
| Cohen-Reiss Prize |
For a student who has excelled in the study of the Hebrew Language |
Josh Stiller | |
| Cambridge & Company |
For a student who shows entrepreneurial talent |
Adam Bogoch | |
| Dr. Morris Faigen Award |
Ido Rafaeli Noam Tal | ||
| Naomi Frankenburg Award |
For academic achievement and leadership in building school spirit |
Yolanna Zlotnik | |
| Gordon Diamond Community Service Award | For the student who best exemplifies the qualities of community service and philanthropy | Yolanna Zlotnik | |
| Perry Seidelman Future Educator Award | Outstanding student demonstrating excellence in areas of Judaic studies
and intend to pursue studies in education of Judaic studies |
Sophie Mivasair | |
| KDHS Staff Award |
For the student who demonstrates the greatest improvement in attitude and scholarship |
Diana Lerner Becky Glotman | |
| Deloitte Award of Excellence |
For the student who demonstrates the highest levels of scholarship, citizenship, school and community involvement. | Stephanie Mrakovich | |
| Sheryl Michelson Young nee Doduck Memorial Award |
For the student who demonstrates excellent achievement in Home Economics and Fine Arts. | Lucie Weinberg | |
| Gay Hardcastle Memorial Award |
Recognizes a student who works hard, contributes to the school community and beyond with joy |
Selah Williams | |
| RJDS Alumni Award |
Awarded to a former RJDS student who exhibits outstanding citizenship and excels academically in both Judaic and general studies |
Danielle Sachar | |
| Harold Zlotnik Business Award |
For excellent academic achievements, entrepreneur talents and community involvement |
Andrea Hirsch |