FORT ST. JOHN – Six Aboriginal students at Northern Lights College are the beneficiaries of financial awards provided by Encana Corporation.

The awards, valued at $1,000 each, are available to Aboriginal students enrolled in full-time studies at NLC.

Applicants must submit a one-page essay detailing career aspirations and their need for the award.

The recipients of the 2011 EnCana Aboriginal Student Awards are:

· Fort Nelson Campus: Hillary Deneron, Applied Business Technology
· Fort St. John Campus: Danielle Badine, Applied Business Technology; Johnathan Chowace, Power Engineering and Gas Processing; and Lori Rathbone, Health Care Assistant.
· Dawson Creek: Germaine Hardy, Health Care Assistant; Shelly MacElheron, Cosmetology.

Student awards are administered by the NLC Foundation. For more information on the NLC Foundation, check the NLC website at nlc.bc.ca or contact Donna Kane at 250-784-7613 or email dkane@nlc.bc.ca. 

Danielle Badine received her award from Jeff Beale, Encana Aboriginal Relations Advisor.

Johnathan Chowace received his award from NLC Vice President Academic and Research Peter Nunoda.

Hillary Deneron received her award from NLC Aboriginal Coordinator Gerri McDonald.

Lori Rathbone received her award from Jeff Beale, Encana Aboriginal Relations Advisor.

Germaine Hardy received her award from Jeff Beale, Encana Aboriginal Relations Advisor.

Shelly MacElheron received her award from Jeff Beale, Encana Aboriginal Relations Advisor.