U of S Commerce Student Receives National Award

Posted May 11, 2005


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - MAY 11, 2005 2005-05-13-CO

U of S Commerce Student Receives National Award

A University of Saskatchewan Commerce student was chosen from 2000 others
across Canada as Student Leader of the Year in entrepreneurship.

Fourth year student Dawn Predenchuk received the award from ACE
(Accelerating Canadian Entrepreneurship), together with a $2500 bursary,
after she demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in entrepreneurship.

"I am honoured to be selected as the top ACE Student Leader across Canada.,"
she said. "The ACE program continues to develop the brightest and most
talented future leaders and the competition was fierce. I have received
immeasurable support from my peers, mentors and faculty advisor, without
which this accomplishment would have been impossible. I look forward to
advancing leadership and entrepreneurship throughout Saskatchewan and Canada
in the future."

In one notable project, Dawn led a team which taught Grade 10 Aboriginal
students in Saskatoon marketing, finance and career development skills over
a period of three months. This culminated in the opening of a one-day
cafeteria in aid of anti-racism day.

Commerce Professor Ayten Archer said: "Dawn is an excellent student
ambassador in her leadership role as ACE Saskatchewan President. She has
excellent communication, cultural diversity and financial management skills
that are necessary for entrepreneurial leadership. She also has the
passion, determination and dedication to succeed."

Vice President ACE Saskatchewan 2004-2005 Chelsea Jukes said: "We are very
proud that this award was given to a University of Saskatchewan student. It
is a national honour to be selected out of 2000 Canadian University student
leaders. Dawn is a role model for all Saskatchewan youth. The University
of Saskatchewan can be proud of the skills it is has developed in its
students."

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For more information, please contact:

Ayten Archer
Accelerating Canadian Entrepreneurship John Dobson Fellow
College of Commerce
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-8424
e.archer@commerce.usask.ca