The Honourable Dr Lois E. Hole Student Spirit Award
In memory of the late, the Honourable Lois E. Hole, the University of Alberta Alumni Association has created an award to recognize undergraduate students who demonstrate the qualities that Her Honour valued and exemplified, such as her remarkable legacy of caring for others.
Celeste Taylor is the first-ever recipient of the Honourable Dr Lois E. Hole Student Spirit Award, an honour that came as quite a surprise to the fourth-year animal sciences student. Given Taylor's record of service work, however, this might not surprise those who know her. A member of Edmonton's Capilano Christian Assembly, Taylor volunteers in the church's kitchen and nursery, in addition to regularly attending Bible study. In 2003, Taylor travelled with Global Outreach Missions to Congo-Brazzaville in Africa, where she helped with the development of a new hospital. Back home, Taylor volunteers for Canadian Blood Services, in addition to working for the U of A Swine Research and Technology Centre. For the Taylor, volunteering is a great way to achieve a life balance.