// current recipients 2007
Jessica Benjamin Keswick, Ontario

Jessica is a highly dedicated tutor to both her peers and the disabled. She is an active volunteer for Epilepsy Ontario and was the winner of the Derech Eretz Award for being a well rounded person. Jessica is highly active in school sports such as basketball. Jessica plans to study Human Rights and Political Science at Carleton University. “Jessica is articulate, smart and extremely logical. She is very methodical in her approach to things; determined to reach her goals and thoughtful of others along the way. I feel that because she was forced to grow up so quickly that she missed out on childhood. I am confident that as she embarks on the next stage in life (post secondary studies), Jessica will undoubtedly make the most of her experiences. I hope this award will help her reach that reality.” Stacia Wolle, Counselor