Dr. Stan Dromisky Memorial Award

Established in 2023 by family and friends in memory of Dr. Stan Dromisky. A man from humble beginnings, he was a lifelong educator first in local Thunder Bay schools, then principal, later a Trustee on the Lakehead Board of Education, and ultimately culminating his career as a Professor at Lakehead University in the Faculty of Education. In 1988, Stan retired from Lakehead University as Professor Emeritus to embark on a zestful new journey into politics. He was elected as Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Atikokan in 1993 and remained the MP for 11 years.

Awarded to a full-time student entering Lakehead University in any program on the basis of financial need and high academic standing of a minimum 80% average. Preference is given to students who have attended a high school in the District of Thunder Bay