Inspired by the U.S. Turnaround Achievement Awards Program, which celebrates students for overcoming personal hurdles, Kingswood brought this powerful concept to New Brunswick. In 1994, they launched their own program in School District 18, inviting District 17 to join in 1995.
While we've long applauded students for their achievements in academics, sports, and arts, the Turnaround Achievement Awards champion a different kind of success: the profound courage it takes to turn one's life around. For three decades, this program has provided an evening of well-deserved recognition for students who have made significant strides in their behavior, attitude, and academics. It's a testament to the fact that even those facing serious educational and personal challenges can forge a new path by changing their outlook.
The enduring success of this program is a direct result of the dedication from Kingswood and the Turnaround Achievement Award Committee. Over the past thirty-on years, an incredible 1,113 students from Districts 17 and 18 (now the Anglophone West School District) have been honored, with $665,500 in scholarships awarded to support their continued growth.
Click here to hear to more about the Kingswood Turnaround Achievement Awards.
This year we introduced a new student scholarship fundraiser called the Paint n' Sip with Andrea Milley on May 27th at the Kingswood Lodge. It was an excellent night for all those who attend with $500 being raised. Plans are now underway to host this event again soon.
Congratulations to Brandon Kennedy for winning the Wine and Dine for Eight draw. This dinner will take place at Sam Snead's hosted by Chef Pat Lewis and is valued at $600. Second prize went to Tyler Phillips who won a $250 Kingswood Golf Membership credit towards a 2016 golf membership. Congratulations also goes out to Nathan Banfield for winning the third place draw for the $100 Kingswood Gift Card. Thank you everyone who purchased a ticket from the May 4th draw a total of $2,500 was raised with all proceeds going toward student scholarships.
The Jake Allen Celebrity Classic has been established to create an event that supports causes important to the benefactor, showcases Jake’s home province and town to his friends in the NHL, and to bring an opportunity for the local community to meet and mingle with current and former NHL players, among others. Jake Allen has identified the Turnaround Awards as one recipient of support from the proceeds of the event. Over the past four years, Jake's charity Program 34 has presented Brian Johnson of the Kingswood Turnaround Achievement Awards Committee with over $75,000 from the golf tournament.
Kingswood provides a $1,000.00 bursary that is awarded to every Grade 12 student who goes on to continue their education. The Kingswood Turnaround Achievement Inc. is a charitable organization under the Income Tax Act. We would like to thank the following organizations for their generous contributions to this worthwhile event. For more information on these donors, please click on the organization below:
Canadian Federation of University Women Fredericton, $1,000
Capital Region Service Commission, $1,000
CIBC Mais Reynolds Financial Group, $1,000
Dizolve Group, $2,500
Jake Allen - Program 34, $2,000
Jenn Brewer Memorial, $1,000
The Learning Bar, $1,000
Nancy Ketch & Hugh Cameron, 2 @ $1,000
Nashwaaksis Lions Club, $1,000
NB Command of The Royal Canadian Legion, 3 @ $1,000
NB Retired Teachers Central Branch, $1,000
NBCC, 2 @ $1,000
Nic Plimmer, 2 @ $1,000
Omega Restaurant, $1,000
St. Thomas University, 2 @ $2,000
Stewart McKelvey, $1,500
University of New Brunswick, 2 @ $5,000
The Kingswood Family lost a beautiful young person Jenn Brewer in June, who was killed in the horrific car accident on waterfront drive. Jenn worked at the service counter in the Entertainment Center for the last few years and was known for her kindness, beautiful smile, and positive disposition. For myself, she made my day every time I walked by the service counter and saw that big beautiful smile and friendly hello - I loved that greeting! All our staff are dealing with the loss of Jenn, it’s been hard on everyone. We are in touch with her family and are helping in any way we can.
I would like to start a scholarship of $1000 in the memory of Jenn Brewer for our TAA and have Jenn’s family member present it every year. We contacted Jenn’s mom and sister and they are absolutely honored by this recognition for Jenn. Jenn won’t be forgotten by her family at Kingswood! Let your thoughts and prayers be with Jenn and her Family going through this very difficult time.
Brian Johnson
For more information or questions, please contact Denise Johnson by emailing: denise.johnson@kingswoodpark.ca
