Lauren Wilmot Memorial Award (#5007)

An award has been made available through an endowment established by the Wilmot family, friends and colleagues, in memory of Lauren Wilmot and in honour of her enormous courage in the face of adversity and strength of character. The award is offered to an outstanding student enrolled in the Sauder School of Business Undergraduate Program. Preference will be given to a student who is experiencing significant adversity while continuing to show exemplary commitment to their studies. Recipients should be active in university life, and embody Lauren's compassionate nature and inner strength. Lauren was an extraordinary young woman with a remarkable capacity for kindness and empathy, in spite of her own challenges. Those fortunate enough to have known Lauren, remember her as a generous friend and skilled listener, with a quick wit and a dry sense of humor. Her competitive spirit allowed her to flourish in a variety of sports, as well as in her coursework. For Lauren, there was no challenge she would not meet head on, and yet no person unworthy of her love and support while facing their own. Her strength of spirit will live on in those fortunate enough to have known her. The award is made on the recommendation of the Sauder School of Business.