Malcolm Fernandes Memorial Award
The Malcolm Fernandes Memorial Award was established to honor the memory of Malcolm Fernandes, software engineer, advocate, sportsman, coach, son, brother, husband, father, and beloved friend to many.
Malcolm valued family above all else and his proudest achievement was his children. He was a kind, quiet and gentle person who was always willing to support family, friends and community. His lifelong passion of field hockey led him to play and coach - from club level to the national level. The backbone of Malcolm's talent of coaching - encouraging young athletes to excel in sport, life and the pursuit of a good education - was driven by attributes of character, integrity, and sportsmanship which he instilled in his athletes.
Award terms:
Awarded to undergraduate or graduate women students in the Faculty of Science who compete on the Vikes Women's Varsity Field Hockey team. Eligible students must meet all U SPORTS eligibility requirements. Preference is for students whose area of interest is related to health sciences. Award recipients will be selected on the basis of work ethic, commitment and performance criteria by the Senior Director of Athletics and Recreation in consultation with the Varsity Head Coach and the Director, Varsity Performance Sport.