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Agnes Benedickson Tricolour Society Award Recipient of 2000. 

During Ryan Taylor's brief period at Queen's University, he has already made a remarkable impact on the Queen's community. As a member of the Accessibility Task Force, Ryan has been instrumental in teaching workshops about disabilities to first year students and Gael groups. Always approaching his efforts with enthusiasm and pizzazz his peers comment on what an inspiration he is to them. Recently, Ryan coordinated and spearheaded the first ever, innovative wheelchair tour of the Queen's campus with Principal Leggett. What becomes evident through conversations with Ryan is the humility that he possesses. As well as being an active spokesperson for the Accessibility Task Force, Ryan has also served on the Departmental Student Council for Politics and works part-time in the Special Readers' Service of Douglas Library. Ryan's commitment to opening the minds of students, faculty and staff to people with disabilities as full participants in society is carried out with exemplary good nature, compassion, openness and candor that goes beyond asking the world to see it his way. Devoting 500 hours per month to increasing awareness about accessibility, Ryan's dedication to broadening minds and creating change is apparent. His wide-ranging contributions to the Queen's community, and the amazing and inspirational quality of his personality are what make him a more than deserving recipient of the Tricolour Award.

George Kim will be long remembered at Queen's, not only for the sheer number of activities in which he participated, but for the impact that he had on each of them. Outstanding dedication and tireless commitment to the betterment of student life have been the hallmarks of George's far-reaching contribution during his time at Queen's. He has been a peer educator on the Sexual Health team for four years, acting as the Sexual Health Team leader for one year. In this program, he worked particularly with first year students to educate them about sexual health issues. Making the transition from high school to university easier for students has been a priority of George's and has been a theme across all of his commitments. His roles as academic advisor and then program director of the Summer Orientation to Academe and Registration, and as residence don are indicative of this commitment. Furthermore, his work with the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society AIDS Awareness committee and the Queen's/Kingston Names Project Committee that brought the AIDS Quilt to Queen's further demonstrate George's commitment to peer health. When George saw a need in the Queen's community for more affordable grocery shopping options, he planned, organized and advertised a Loblaws shuttle project to allow students other shopping alternatives. Whether it was in his work with Alma Mater Society Services as Walkhome staff and then assistant manager, in academics as a departmental Student Council member and executive member, or in the community as a Child Life Program volunteer at Hotel Dieu hospital, George devoted seemingly limitless time and energy to help improve the quality of the lives around him. George Kim's warm, insightful, and caring presence has had an immense impact on the Queen's community during his time here, in the changes that he has made to a vast number of organizations and in the lives of each of the students whom he has welcomed here.

Jeffrey Coull will be remembered at Queen's for his participation in a diverse array of extracurricular activities, but most importantly for the way that he has impacted Queen's First Aid. Jeff was selected as assistant director of Queen's First Aid in 1997-98, and was director in 1998-99. He brought to each position immense dedication, enthusiasm and creativity. However, as director, Jeff had a vision for Queen's First Aid that involved adopting an entirely new role in the Queen's community. The 1998-99 year saw QFA move to an on-call system from its previous dutiesattendance operation, a direct result of Jeff's leadership. This drastic change demanded a tenacious commitment from Jeff in the face of the skepticism and resistance that accompany any new initiative. Jeff also made changes to the level of training received by each unit member and created a new night supervisor position. His insight, creativity and ability to evoke change have led Queen's First Aid in better meeting the needs of the university community. With great success, Jeff Coull has left a lasting legacy with Queen's First Aid. Outside of his involvement with QFA, Jeff has served as a member of the Alma Mater Society (AMS) Judicial Committee, the Life Science Student Executive, the Senate Orientation Activity Review Board, and the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society formal committee. He played and managed intramural rugby and was the AMS Holiday House Check Manager. To each of these commitments, Jeff brought outstanding dedication and spirit. Jeff Coull truly embodies the kind of diversity that the Agnes Benidickson Tricolour Award seeks to recognize while leaving a lasting legacy within the Queen's community.

Throughout her career as a student at Queen's, Annette worked her way up the ranks of student government. From her early work on the Women's Issues Committee and Anti- Racism Coalition to her work as a Deputy Commissioner in the Education Commission, Annette has always kept the goals of social awareness and responsibility foremost. With these goals, she was elected AMS vice-president of University Affairs. Using the resources this position provided her, she brought her goals to fruition. Creating a fee to support the Listen, Accept, Respect campaign, working with her commissions to host a forum on breast cancer, and acting on the Robert Sutherland Task force, Annette tackled vital social issues. Annette's greatest achievement was perhaps her successful work in setting up the AMS Food Bank. Queen's is a stronger place because of her efforts.

Nicole is one of those people who leaves a mark on a system, while working within it. As President of the Queen's Debating Union, she has worked to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. She has represented Queen's as a debate competitor in such countries as Greece and South Africa. Outside the Debating Union, she has had a strong voice at ASUS assembly, where she has made numerous contributions. As a member of the Queen's Senate, she has led by example, showing that students can and should have a strong, distinct voice in all levels of University government. Nicole has been an empowering force for the Queen's student body, and her presence will be felt through the years ahead.

It is appropriate that Melissa's name is now on display permanently as a member of the Tricolour Society, for her name and work have appeared in print many times. From news articles in the Whig Standard and Queen's journal, to creative writing, to essays, the written word has always been of prime importance to Melissa. At the same time she has always been involved in giving voice to ideas and needs, in her work on the Queen's Hillel and with the Senate Committee on Academic Development. Her crowning achievement, however, combines these two aspects of character. By creating Ultra-Violet Magazine, she has created a forum through which writers can find a voice. She has created a community centred at Queen's, but reaching into Kingston as a whole. Melissa does honour to this award.

Donna Wallin was one of the Agnes Benedickson Tricolour Award Winners of 1997-98.

Since her arrival at Queen's in 1991, Maureen Brioux-Jollymore has made every effort to make the University a more inclusive place for many people whose needs had been ignored hitherto. In her first year, Maureen strove to create Native awareness programs on campus, undaunted by the challenge of this task. She was heavily involved in the formation of the Aboriginal Student Association in 1994. Other initiatives that she worked on include the Queen's Aboriginal Education Council, the Aboriginal Student Centre, and the Indigenous Law Association. As a mature student and single mother, Maureen faced further barriers. She worked to ensure support for parents in the form of day care service during evenings and exams. Maureen's achievements have made a mark on Queen's University and her progress is an inspiration to the community.

A self-professed dreamer who loves inspiring others, Sally Campbell once decided to limit the number of activities she would undertake, but give her full dedication to those she joined. Having served as a Gael during Orientation, she went on to serve as Orientation Co-ordinator. The Kaleidoscope program is an Alma Mater Society initiative to provide one-on-one help and attention to children in Kingston public schools. When Sally was Chair of Kaleidoscope, she expanded the program into several new schools. The Arts and Science Undergraduate Society Leadership Committee had become an ineffective organization. Sally took charge and reinvigorated it into a dynamic force. The culmination of Sally's involvement was her organization of the Canadian Student Leadership Conference in January 1997. At the conference, student leaders from across Canada came together to discuss national leadership issues and meet distinguished national leaders. Sally still heads this project and is laying the foundation to make the conference an annual event. Sally's enthusiasm, energy, and vision during her years at Queen's will be remembered for years to come.

The transition from family life to adult independence is one of the more significant rites of passage associated with the university experience. Justine Amaro is honoured for the efforts she has made to ease this transition for numerous students in Queen's residences. As a Residence Don, her kind, caring, and supportive manner made such a lasting impression that both past and present residents nominated her for the award. Her contribution to a safe campus environment has touched countless other students and community members. Justine was heavily involved in the production of the Queen's 101 Sexual Assault Prevention videos. As Vice-President Discipline of the Main Campus Residents' Committee she served on the Crisis Response program. During the past year, Justine has created and taught a self-defence course for women which is available to the entire Queen's community. She will be remembered at Queen's as a person who identifies problems and implements creative solutions.

Few students demonstrate strength of heart like Jamison Steeve. The Track team remember him for being a slow runner whose heart, determination, and humour inspired his team-mates. But his determination is best shown through his involvement in Orientation. After an unhappy experience in his first week at Queen's, Jamison proceeded to help lead the Concurrent Education Orientation Week for the next four years: as a Teach, Head Teach, a member of the Senate Orientation Activities Review Board, and finally as Co-Chair of Education Orientation. Jamison's personal involvement has forever changed Con-Ed Orientation. Each year, he personally assumed the responsibility of guaranteeing each student an enjoyable Orientation. After his mother died in his second year, Jamison began to lecture all first-year Con-Ed students on how to handle grief. This service is to be continued as another student in similar circumstances has volunteered to give the talks. Students in Nursing and Rehabilitation Therapy are considering similar programs in their faculties. Jamison's friendly approach, constant dedication, and strength of character have left a mark on Queen's University.

While pursuing her Honours degree in Sociology from the Faculty of Arts and Science, Vanessa Timmer displayed remarkable leadership and innovation in the Queen's community by co-founding and securing funding for a student environmental group with her sister (Dagmar Timmer Arts '95). Students Taking Responsible Initiatives for a Viable Environment (STRIVE) was created in 1994. Vanessa was a key player in the organization of the 'Balancing Acts Conference'. The conference, which was initiated by STRIVE, emphasized links between concern for the environment and career choices.

In 1995, under Vanessa Timmer's leadership, the STRIVE committee became more visible to students in the form of the Earth Centre, an environmental resource centre located in the John Deutsch University Centre. The committee has also been working for curriculum change through a university-wide eco-literacy program, attempting to improve the Environmental Studies program, and working towards the establishment of an environmental internship program.

Vanessa has participated in many other Queen's activities. She has distinguished herself and represented Queen's, winning awards at various Model United Nations and Model Parliament conferences in Canada and the United States. These include the top delegate award at the Harvard Model United Nations in 1994 and 1995, and top female speech award at the Queen's Model Parliament in 1994. Vanessa has been an Arts & Science Orientation Leader, and has represented sociology students on the Departmental Student Council. She has also acted in Drama productions and has been a member of the Queen's Dance Club.

During his years at Queen's as an undergraduate in the Faculty of Arts and Science and then in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Michael has improved the Queen's experience for other students in numerous ways. Upon his return from the University of Edinburgh as an exchange student, he worked with the International Centre and campaigned for support services for exchange students. He was elected as co-chair to the Student Senate Caucus in 1995-96, sat on the Racism and Ethnic Discrimination Committee, served as a don in Waldron Tower and still found time to play his cello in the Queers Symphony Orchestra. One of his most impressive achievements involved participation in the World University Service Canada (WUSC). As one of 30 students in Canada chosen in 1995, Michael investigated health care delivery in Vietnam. Michael's contributions to Queen's are extensive and include being class president in third year medicine and his work in co-founding and promoting the student initiative, Queen's Rural Ontario Medical Program.

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Jennifer Steeves has earned admission to the Tricolour Society for her distinguished service to the Queen's community. This year Jenn was the President of the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society (ASUS) which represents approximately 7000 undergraduate Queen's students. She initiated many new projects which will ensure that ASUS continues to meet the needs of Arts and Science students for the future, as well as the present. Jenn had to deal with many problems and divergent opinions amongst her constituents, but she always succeeded in finding solutions due to her professionalism and sensitivity to the feelings of others.

Jenn was also the Chair (Head Gael) for Orientation 1992 for the Faculty of Arts and Science. She was faced with a shortened week, having to deal with intense scrutiny from administration and the community, and the difficult task of giving first year students a fun and fulfilling welcome to Queen's. Jenn, once again, brought in new initiatives. In order to ensure that Arts and Science incoming students were academically prepared she put forward the idea of summer course counselling. The culmination of this, the SOAR program, (which Jenn developed and led) was a remarkable success and will continue to benefit Queen's students for years to come.

One of Jenn's lengthiest commitments involved her role as Arts and Science Student Senator. She held this elected position from 1991 to 1993. Jenn was always a very active member of senate and served on several committees. She was a member of the Senate Nominating committee, the Alumni Teaching Award committee, and Senate Agenda committee. In the second year of her term she was elected Co-Chair of the Student Senate Organization, which strives to provide student senators and the student community with an understanding of senate issues.

While these are a few of the highlights of Jenn's extracurricular involvement at Queen's, she has participated in many other groups and activities. She has acted as Deputy Speaker for ASUS assembly, Chief Returning Officer for ASUS elections, and Elections Review Committee chair. Jenn was also a volunteer for Alumni Weekend, a member of the scholarship committee, and the orientation selection committee.

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Victoria Barr, is in her last year of a bachelor's degree in psychology and has been chiefly involved with the Departmental Student Council and with alcohol awareness. She has also served as academics commissioner for the Arts and Science Undergraduate Society and as a peer counsellor at the Student Health Service. 

Barr's involvement with alcohol awareness culminated in her appointment as co-volunteer chair of the Queen's Campus Observation Unit - commonly referred to as the detox centre. With the DSC, Barr headed the Teachers' Evaluation Research Committee which attempted to improve the evaluation system of professors at the university.

Murray Hong has been at Queen's for nearly a decade. He began his academic career at the university with a bachelor's degree in life-sciences in 1986, followed by a masters' degree in 1989. He is currently in the second-year of a Ph.D in pharmacology. 

Hong has been involved in a diversity of activities and organizations during his years at Queen's. He served as the former Graduate Justice of the GSS and on the Principal's Advisory Committee on Alcohol Awareness as well as the Orientation Activities Review Board.

Hong said he is best known for his involvement with Queen's First Aid. He has served as its director since 1988 and is the divisional superintendent of the Queen's division of St. John's Ambulance.

Ian McCowan, completed a Bachelor of Commerce at Queen's in 1988, and is currently in his final year of law. Among his contributions to Queen's, McCowan has served as AMS Education Commissioner in 1987-88 and on the AMS Board of Directors, becoming its chair in 1990-91. Over the years he has also been highly involved with legal aid, The Journal, and AMS committees such as teaching issues and evaluations.