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Tribune News Network
Doha
COLLEGE of the North Atlantic Qatar's (CNA-Q) top students were rewarded for their academic achievements for 2016-17 with a show-stopping awards ceremony held recently.
This year, 193 students were recognised for their academic achievement, which is one of the largest ceremonies in CNA-Q history.
The 15th annual Awards Ceremony was sponsored by ORYX GTL, for the fourth year. ORYX GTL offered four special awards to students who demonstrate academic excellence as well as a commitment to leadership, entrepreneurship, sport, and health and wellness.
Other awards presented during the ceremony included the Highest Achiever Scholarship, which was presented to Electrical Power Systems Technician student Saba Afreen for her 98.98 percent weighted average. Scholarships were also awarded to the Highest Achievers from each of the College's Schools: Business Studies - Amanda Mendes; Engineering Technology Wissam Chahine; Health Sciences Sameen Javlikar; Information Technology Namreen Javlikar.
The Awards Ceremony opened with inspirational messages from CNA-Q President, Dr Ken MacLeod, and Mohamed al Enazi, Chief Administrative Officer at ORYX GTL.
"This is one of the most rewarding events of the year. It is a delight to see so many students acknowledged for their hard work and dedication to their studies," said Dr MacLeod."As educators, we feel a sense of fulfillment in knowing that we helped foster the success of our students so that they will have the skills to build bright futures for themselves. There is no doubt that our students will be the future leaders of this country."
"At ORYX GTL, we are passionate about education and firmly believe that the country's young people are key to our future success," said Mohamed al Enazi."All of the students who received awards demonstrate the commitment, drive, desire and abilities to succeed. These qualities will serve them as leaders of tomorrow, as each and every one has a crucial role in helping Qatar achieve the National Vision 2030."
ORYX GTL is also the sponsor of the President's Medal for Academic Excellence, which will be presented to top graduating students in May.
