Why give a scholarship?
Gord Haddock is a Commerce graduate, and the Haddocks have contributed time and money to The Edwards School of Business for decades. Since they have been in business all their working lives, it made sense to help students on a similar path.
Maureen graduated from The College of Education. For that reason, in 2008, they decided to expand their interests to include her Alma Mater. Maureen says, "We have contributed whatever we could afford over the years. One doesn't need to wait for financial success before contributing to one's college."
The Haddocks love it when past recipients keep in touch. Maureen and Gordon are always happy to hear about their recipients' accomplishments or offer an opinion if asked for it.
Scholarships:
The Edwards School of Business - University of Saskatchewan
The Gordon and Maureen Haddock Entrepreneurship Award
1997/1998: Tamara Forrester
1998/1999: Shelley Moore
1999/2000: Duane Schellenberg
2000/2001: Jordan Hamel
2001/2002: Jacqueline Golding
2002/2003: Pak Chan
2003/2004: Travis McPherson
2004/2005: David Altrogge
2005/2006: Krista Gordon
2006/2007: David Tiede
2007/2008: Daniel Park
2008/2009: Casey Hood
2009/2010: Kendra James
2010/2011: Megan Doepker and Kayla Morrison
2011/2012: Ceradwyn Youngston
2012/2013: Anthony Paul and Spencer Oakes
2013/2014: Cole Thorpe
2014/2015: Terri-lynn Minish
2015/2016: Anne-Elisabeth Majerus
2016/2017: Lauren Leshchyshyn
2017/2018: Nicole Good
2018/2019: Lyndon Li and Wilson Scheibelhoffer
2019/2020: Eric Turcotte and Brooklyn Hettel
CHANGE in 2020/2021: This scholarship is $2000, shared by the winning group in the Entrepreneurship course.
2020/2021: Kaylee Ostafie, Gavin Robinson, Gracen Steeg, Riley Hammermeister
2021/2022: Danila Eichner, Karmyn Kay, Mirjam Kielstra, Nicole Wickenberg
2022/2023: Tori Rae Doell, Allyson Dutton, Camelia Roy, Dayna Wellman
The Maureen and Gordon Haddock Scholarship in Education
Maureen presented this scholarship for the first time in 2009. The recipient of this award must be a student with a passion for writing and an interest in motivating students to write. Maureen is a graduate of the College of Education, a published author, and enjoys their company's communications, training, and publicity duties. Maureen likes attending the awards ceremonies and meeting the student recipients when her schedule permits. Maureen recently said, "I love it when recipients drop an occasional note to us. I imagine one of these young writers will have a book launch one day, and I will want to attend."
2009/2010: Shayne Emond
2010/2011: Jillian Hamilton
2011/2012: Carly Murray
2012/2013: Riley Sharp
2013/2014: Rhonda West
2014/2015: Heidi Riley
2015/2016: Ebonie Becker
2016/2017: Ashlie Estabrooks
2017/2018: Deanna Pauls
2018/2019: Caroline May
2019/2020: Naomi Budd
2020/2021: Rebecca Guliker
2021/2022: Selena Bragg
2022/2023: Breane Forrest
2023/2024: Spencer Bennett
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New Format for Edwards Awards Ceremony 23/11/17
The Edwards School of Business creates a new format for 2017 Awards Ceremony. Read More
Informal but intimate awards ceremony; November 23, 2017
New Format for Edwards Awards Ceremony 23/11/17
Gord and Maureen Haddock were thrilled to meet Lauren Leshchyshyn, the 2016-17 recipient of the Gordon and Maureen Haddock Entrepreneurship scholarship. The new format for the ceremony allowed recipients and donors to visit over refreshments, take photos, and exchange email addresses. The entire event was about feeling connected. The Haddocks spoke with students, professors, Dr. Dean Willoughby, and other members of the Dean's Circle. During the brief, formal portion of the ceremony, it was announced that The Edwards School of Business distributed 1.3 million dollars in scholarships this year.
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Recipient of the Haddock's first scholarship
Pictured here from left to right are Maureen Haddock, Tamara Forrester, and Gord Haddock. Tamara will always hold a place in the Haddocks' hearts. This was the first scholarship presentation they ever made. Tamara was the winner of their first scholarship Read More
Tamara Forrester with The Haddocks 1997/98
Recipient of the Haddock's first scholarship
When the Haddocks established a scholarship for a Commerce student having an entrepreneurial interest, they could hardly afford to do so. The scholarship was smaller, in the early days, but the Haddock enthusiasm for students and their dreams was just as big.
Tamara Forrester received this scholarship for the 1997/98 school year and has enjoyed many entrepreneurial adventures since that time. Tamara is presently the CEO of Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon, SK.
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First Education recipient: Mr. Shayne Emond, 2009/2010
Shane was the first recipient of Maureen and Gord Haddock's Education scholarship presented annually to an education student with a passion for writing. Read More
Shane Emond with students in Nigeria, fall of 2015.
First Education recipient: Mr. Shayne Emond, 2009/2010
Shayne Emond has always believed in trying new things. When asked for a quote, he said, "Never stop challenging yourself, and you may discover that there are no limitations to what can be achieved."
In the above photo Shayne stands in the shadows, filming, as a group of Nigerian students sing a song they composed in class. The small green screen will allow for background to be added to the performance footage, later. What a wonderful project!
Shayne left Canada soon after graduating with his BEd. He spent time in Australia, and later took a teaching job in Nigeria. He is married with a child, and the little family will, no doubt, be on to some new adventure soon.
Shayne is an accomplished writer and has gathered lots of experiences, already, that will enhance his thinking and writing.
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Megan Doepker, 2011 recipient of the Gordon and Maureen Haddock Entrepreneurship Award
Megan wrote a note of appreciation to Maureen and Gord in December of 2015. She was the 2011 recipient of the Gord and Maureen Haddock Scholarship for Entrepreneurism. How lovely to hear from this young woman! Read More
Megan Doepker, Founder UNA
Megan Doepker, 2011 recipient of the Gordon and Maureen Haddock Entrepreneurship Award
Megan Doepker received the 2011 Gordon and Maureen Haddock scholarship for Entrepreneurism. Megan received her scholarship because of her excellent business plan. In December of 2015, she contacted The Haddocks to give them an update. For Gord and Maureen, hearing news from student recipients is the best part about giving scholarships. Megan’s business plan evolved into UNA Fashion. She began her letter with, “I am writing to thank you for the early help into entrepreneurship, and to give you a brief update.”
She went on to explain that she had developed a passion for social business and global economic development, while reading everything she could find on the subject, during her spare time at university. She says, “This paved the way for UNA, a fair trade accessories label sharing unique stories through fashion.” Over the past 3 years, Megan has worked with fair trade groups, social businesses, and non-profits, on the ground, in India and Cambodia. She is grateful for these experiences.
In early December, Megan attended the Global Social Business Summit in Berlin. It was a significant moment in her journey. Reading and studying Muhammad Yunus initially inspired her to start UNA, and, while at the summit, she was able to learn from him and other leaders in social business, directly. Megan says it was simply amazing!
The Haddocks were delighted that Megan took time to remember her early years at Murray Edwards School of Business. She also has a second business in the works. Stay tuned.
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Riley Sharp receives the 2012/13 Maureen and Gordon Haddock Education Scholarship from Maureen Haddock, in January 2013
Maureen Haddock was delighted to meet Riley at the Education awards ceremony in January. His submitted creative writing piece had a wonderfully historical flavour because of his passion for history. Read More
This photo was taken in January 2013. Riley was the recipient of the Maureen and Gord Haddock Education scholarship for 2012/13.
Riley Sharp receives the 2012/13 Maureen and Gordon Haddock Education Scholarship from Maureen Haddock, in January 2013
Riley Sharp received the 2012/13 Maureen and Gordon Haddock Education Scholarship for an Education student having a passion for writing. Riley submitted a fictional writing sample, with a clearly historical base. Maureen enjoys receiving Riley's eloquent emails. Many famous historcal figures sent handwritten letters, worth publishing. Riley's dual major, in history and English, may have inspired him to write memorable emails.
Riley has found a place for Maureen Haddock's books, Get a Bigger Wagon and Get an Even Bigger Wagon, on the shelf in his clasroom. Recently, in an email, Riley wrote, "Ironically, I think I've realized it takes maturity to truly appreciate childhood." For Maureen, this explains why it took Gord so long to want to share his boyhood adventures. Maturity helped put life events into perspective. Riley and Maureen want to hear Gord's thoughts about this.
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Ashlie Estabrooks is the 2016/17 recipient of the Haddock Education Award
It was a pleasure for Maureen Haddock to meet Ashlie at the reception prior to the Education Awards. Read More
Ashlie Estabrooks is a teacher who also writes.
Ashlie Estabrooks is the 2016/17 recipient of the Haddock Education Award
Maureen presented the Maureen and Gordon Haddock Education Scholarship, on January 21, 2017. This award aims to assist an education student, with a passion for writing, who is likely to inspire students to write. This year’s recipient was Ms. Ashlie Estabrooks, who will graduate in the spring of 2017 with her Bachelor of Education. Maureen was pleased to meet Ashlie privately, before the actual presentation, allowing time for the two to discuss teaching and writing.
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