PCSS Alumni Association

Mr. Garbutt was the founding member of the Port Credit alumni association whose goal it is to raise money for scholarships and other school improvements. This award is given to a student who shown creativity and vision by implementing an idea to help the school or community.

Eric was co-founder and co-president of the Cultural Unity Club which helped newcomers to the country with volunteer opportunities and tutoring services. He also planned a Cultural Unity Fair for the school in May.

Eric was a member of the SciTech council and was involved in organizing money raising activities, finding sponsors and guest speakers as well as doing promotional activities for the SciTech program.

Eric had an outstanding academic record at PCSS and participated in many University sponsored math contests and tutored other students in math, in addition to volunteering for many organizations in the community.

With Eric's keen interest in helping others, he is going into the Health Sciences program at McMaster University with the goal of becoming a doctor.

Eric is a well deserving recipient of the Terry Garbutt award for 2012. Congratulations.