Awarded to a student of second year standing, having completed 30 credits, including a minimum of 15 credits in Kinesiology, currently enrolled in 9 credits in Spring Semester 2025, and has a minimum CGPA of 2.70.
Applicants are asked to submit a one-page description of their leadership with a focus on the following criteria:
- leadership abilities
- community involvement
- ability to influence change in others (including programs and/or services for others).
In addition, three references, including each referee's contact information (relation to applicant, telephone number and email address), are required. The list of references can be submitted on a second page. The Award committee will contact each referee.
This award is based upon leadership attributes demonstrated by Norm Olenick, Emeritus Faculty, Department of Kinesiology (and Recreation). The following is a summary of Norm's contributions:
"Norman Olenick is a Langara pioneer. He served as the Department Chair when it was still known as the Department of Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletics & Intramurals. During his tenure, he implemented the Recreation Leadership Diploma Program, the first two-year diploma in the field offered by a BC college. In addition, he furthered course transfer opportunities, as well as developed physical education (now Kinesiology) and leisure diplomas. Norm also assisted in the development of the College’s Athletics and Intramurals programs while continuing to coach badminton at Langara for a number of years.
In 2013, the Kinesiology Faculty Leadership Scholarship was established in Norm’s honour. A volunteer with several provincial and national organizations from whom he received several awards for his contributions, including the Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee Medal in 2013."
Applications for Spring 2026 are now closed.
