Automated Aquatics Leadership Scholarship

DEADLINE: March 31, 2023

Scholarship Background

In 2022, the Lifesaving Society partnered with Automated Aquatics Canada Ltd. to award scholarships annually to Society members wanting to advance their leadership capacity in delivering Lifesaving Society education and training programs in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. These scholarships are valued at $250 each and will be administered by the Society.

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees for the Automated Aquatics Leadership Scholarship must:

  • Be a current Lifesaving Society leadership award(s) holder
  • Be a member in good standing
  • Be actively employed, part-time or full-time, with an Affiliate Delivery Partner
  • Demonstrate commitment to their community
  • Exhibit desire to build their Lifesaving Society leadership capacity

Application & Selection Process

Applicants must submit the Automated Aquatics Leadership Scholarship Application Form (see link below) outlining their Lifesaving Society experience.  One employment and one personal reference must accompany the application form.  Volunteer involvement in the aquatic community is considered an asset.

Scholarships will be awarded during the Lifesaving Society Annual General Meeting and Branch Recognition Awards event in June of each year.

Payment of Scholarship

Payment of the scholarship occurs after participation in a Lifesaving Society leadership program or training event. Scholarship recipients may submit receipts to a maximum of $250.00.  Scholarships must be used within two (2) years. Reimbursable costs include: registration, travel and accommodation. 

Automated Aquatics Leadership Scholarship Application Form

DB Perks Leadership Scholarship Recipients

Prior to 2022 the Lifesaving Society partnered with DB Perks to provide a leadership scholarship. The recipients of the DB Perks Scholarships have been leaders within their community delivering and supporting Lifesaving Society programs and services to various individuals and community groups.  They have demonstrated commitment and desire to the Society to advance their education and training in leadership programs.

2020 recipients: 

Kourtney Pasula from Fox Creek

Rachael Morgan from Red Deer

Rose Binley-Ewing from Calgary

Sara Sylvestre from Edmonton

2019 recipients: 

Ryan Bergheim from Red Deer 

Victoria Winder from Calgary 

2018 recipients: 

Will Blackie from Okotoks, 

Kianna Mora Game from Rocky Mountain House

Brooke Smith from Jasper

2017 recipients:

Ginger Petersen from High Prairie

Kristin Greenwood from Fort Saskatchewan

Merel Krosse from Fort Macleod

Savannah Brittner from Calgary

2016 recipients:

Danise Simpelo from Calgary

Kaitlyn Miklas from Yellowknife

Lyndsey Duffy from Clive

Robbyn Hesch from Calgary

2015 recipients:

Mike Scott from Inuvik

Nicki Gramlich from Red Deer

Katie Crysdale from Lac La Biche

2014 recipients:

Shauna JacksonCrabb from Stony Plain

Tegan Chislett from Lac La Biche

Caitlyn Davis from Calgary

Paula Vandenberg from Edmonton

2013 recipients:

Chelsea Brooks from St. Albert

Heather Larson from Edmonton

2012 recipients:

Thomas Bromeling from Jasper

Jeff Vastenhout from Camrose

2011 recipients:

Jonathan Yamashita from Lethbridge

Heather Belecky from Edson