Every year, the OCDSB Student Recognition Awards celebrate students who have demonstrated initiative, the will to succeed, the dedication to finish what they started, and the commitment to achieve their personal best. Congratulations to Jacob Naus, who is one of this year’s Student Recognition Award recipients!
Jacob Naus has been a pillar for the Hillcrest School Community over the past four years. He began by contributing to the school’s music program, where he volunteered much of his time with the National Capital Music Fest, was an active participant in the Orchestra program, and even represented Hillcrest at Nationals! In his senior years, Jacob found his passion for law and raising awareness about the societal issues faced by racialized Canadians. He has helped to coordinate his school’s Black History Month and Moose Hide campaigns, and has also been instrumental in bringing this awareness to grade 9 students through the school’s leadership program. Jacob is an amazing activist and leader who is always willing to lend a helping hand to any of his classmates or teachers. His classmates describe him as, "a friendly face that everyone is happy to see walk through the door or pop up on your screen!”
Learn about all of the
2020-2021 Student Recognition Award recipients.