Peter and Muriel Mixon Animal Rights Award

Award at a glance

Value

$800 (approx.)

Type

Award

Eligibility

Full-time students

Donor

Peter and Muriel Mixon

Number of Awards

Varies

Award description

This award will recognize a Camosun College student in any discipline who, along with a strong academic record, demonstrates an active interest in the cause of animal rights. The award is intended to raise awareness of the plight of animals and to encourage a change in attitude toward animals used in research and the treatment of animals in our community.

Criteria

You must:

  • Be enrolled at Camosun College in the 12 months prior to the award application deadline.
  • Demonstrate strong academic performance, with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (B).
  • Demonstrate active volunteering in the cause of animal rights.

Application process

  • The Awards Committee will review applications and recommend a recipient. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • As grade point average is a criteria for this award, the Awards Committee will be reviewing Camosun College transcripts.
  • The successful recipient will be notified by email no later than 6 weeks after the award application closing date.
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Thank you to our donor

With thanks to Dr. Peter Mixon, a long-time teacher of English Literature at Camosun College who retired in 1985 and established this award in 2003.