Rea Clark Scholarship

Scholarship | Eligibility: Athletics, Current 2nd year, Current 3rd year, Current 4th year, Entering final Year

The Rea Clark Scholarship is established by his family to honour his contributions to Acadia during his time as a student-athlete, from 1962-66; and his impact during subsequent decades spent as a coach and teacher. It is awarded on the recommendation of the Director of Athletics to a student-athlete, in their second year or above, who live out a commitment to giving 100% in their schooling, sport, and involvement in their local community. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need.

Rea captained the Axemen hockey team in the mid-1960s, playing both centre and defense. He was described as a "true team player'' and was selected as team MVP twice for his leadership on and off the ice; he also played on the varsity football team for a year. One of Rea's values as a player was that you "always give 100%", something he instilled in hundreds of youth he taught and coached across many sports over his 30+ career as a teacher in Ontario. While part of the Axemen Hockey team, local youth used to come out to the rink during team practices to watch his slick passing, and famous snap-shot. Now, Rea takes great joy in watching youth, especially his grandkids - play the sports he so loves. Shortly after retiring from teaching, Rea suffered a massive stroke. His legendary determination in recovery led his friends, family, former students, and doctors to marvel at the fact that he got himself back to a position of returning to play hockey for many more years in retirement. As a part of Rea's legacy to Acadia, and his community, this scholarship is intended to provide support to an Acadia student-athlete who will become an integral part of the fabric of their communities through their commitment to athletics and personal investment.

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Reverend E. E. Daley Track Trophy and Prize

Prize of up to $120 | Eligibility: Athletics

The Reverend E. E. Daley Track Trophy and Prize. This trophy and prize is to be awarded annually to that student who wins the most points in track events in intercollegiate competition.

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Robert Tevekelian Award

Award | Eligibility: Athletics

The Robert Tevekelian Award, presented by the parents of the late Robert Tevekelian (Acadia, 1958), is awarded to the member of the Acadia Football Team judged by the coach and teammates the most valuable player of the season.

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Roger Creasor Hockey Award

Award | Eligibility: Athletics

Established in 2020 by Nick Robinson ('04) and Cory Bast ('02). To be awarded to a returning varsity men's hockey player who has achieved Academic All Canadian recognition. Preference will be given to students enrolled in the school of business. The recipient will be chosen by the Director of Athletics in consultation with the head coach of the varsity men's hockey program.

The award honours Roger Creaser ('70), an outstanding hockey Axemen and member of the Hockey Honour Roll. Roger's passion for the program continued long past his playing days at Acadia. His many contributions included attracting prospective hockey athletes to Wolfville. A retired RBC VP, Roger has inspired and helped graduating students on a path to future career success.

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Ron and Cyndi Butler Award

Award | Eligibility: Athletics, Pure and Applied Science, Geology

The Ron and Cyndi Butler Award will be awarded annually on recommendation of the Director of Varsity Athletics to a varsity athlete who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree. Preference will be given to a student-athlete majoring in Geology.

The award was established in 2008 in memory of Ron Butler (BSC, Acadia, 1962) and Cyndi Butler by their son Craig Butler (BA, Acadia, 1991). While at Acadia Ron studied Geology and was a member of the Varsity Football Team.

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Ronald Reid Prescott Hockey Scholarship

Scholarship | Eligibility: Athletics

Established in 2016 by Tom Prescott ’58. The award will be presented to a student-athlete who:

• is a member of the men’s varsity hockey program;

• is in good academic standing;

• has otherwise demonstrated strong leadership and citizenship both in and out of the athletic arena.

The recipient will be recommended by the Director of Athletics in consultation with head coach of the men’s varsity hockey program.

This award is in memory of Ronald Reid Prescott ’30. Ronald was an engineering student and member of the Acadia hockey Axemen who demonstrated strong character, and the ability to combine athletic and academic endeavours to obtain his education objectives.

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Ross Leighton Basketball Award

Award | Eligibility: Athletics

The Ross Leighton Basketball Award is awarded annually, on recommendation of the Director of Varsity Athletics in consultation with the Men’s Basketball Coach, to all-round academic students who have demonstrated leadership qualities on and off the basketball court. This award is funded by Ross Leighton (BSC Acadia, 1975) Ronald E. Smith (BBA Acadia, 1971) and David Hastings (BBA Acadia, 1974).

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