Nicholas and Janice Brathwaite Award Recipient Announced
About the Award
The Nicholas and Janice Brathwaite Award is a distinguished biennial undergraduate award that recognizes exceptional academic achievement, community leadership, and commitment to societal advancement.
About the Recipient
Pryla Pamphile, a resident of Dominica, has been announced as the latest recipient of the Nicholas and Janice Brathwaite Award. She is one of the newest entrants to McMaster’s Class of 2029 and aspires to pursue a STEM-related career.
Pamphile’s academic goals are centered around leveraging her Bachelor of Technology degree to impact her community and the world. She dreams of revolutionizing the process of organ transplants, where patients can receive organs specifically made for them with little to no risk of organ rejection.
About the Award’s History
The award was established in 2012 by Dr. Nicholas Brathwaite and his wife Janice. Since its inception, the award has supported eight students from the Caribbean to attend McMaster University.
About the PETNA Foundation
The PETNA Foundation, established by Dr. Brathwaite and his wife Janice, celebrates outstanding scholars from the Caribbean region and provides them with the opportunity to pursue their academic goals in any level one undergraduate program at McMaster University.
About the Selection Process
The award was given to Pamphile following a competitive selection process with applicants from ten CARICOM-member states. The selection process was conducted in partnership with the PETNA Foundation.
About Pryla Pamphile’s Community Service
Pamphile has a strong track record of community service, having served as president of the Perpetual Help Program at her school. She also implemented a Big Sister Program, pairing senior students with incoming juniors to ease their transition from primary school into secondary school.
In recent months, Pamphile served as co-coordinator for the Girl Power Club via her employer, which works to empower young girls to be more independent and fearlessly take on jobs in traditionally male-dominated fields.
Conclusion
Pryla Pamphile’s commitment to innovation, community service, and excellence exemplifies the values upheld by McMaster University and the PETNA Foundation. We congratulate her on her remarkable achievements and welcome her to our entering undergraduate cohort of 2024.
FAQs
Q: What is the Nicholas and Janice Brathwaite Award?
A: The Nicholas and Janice Brathwaite Award is a distinguished biennial undergraduate award that recognizes exceptional academic achievement, community leadership, and commitment to societal advancement.
Q: Who is the recipient of the award?
A: The latest recipient of the award is Pryla Pamphile, a resident of Dominica.
Q: What are Pryla Pamphile’s academic goals?
A: Pamphile’s academic goals are centered around leveraging her Bachelor of Technology degree to impact her community and the world, with a focus on revolutionizing the process of organ transplants.
Q: What is the PETNA Foundation?
A: The PETNA Foundation is a organization established by Dr. Nicholas Brathwaite and his wife Janice to celebrate outstanding scholars from the Caribbean region and provide them with the opportunity to pursue their academic goals in any level one undergraduate program at McMaster University.