Derek Dyson Memorial Award for Excellence in Marketing

In 2000, Derek received the Grade 12 District Scholarship Award - presented for Excellence.
He completed the C. P. Program in Marketing.
Derek was pursuing his career in the Marketing field and was moving up the ladder in the company, having become an assistant manager in the Saskatoon Office.
Derek was working to form his own company, which he wanted to call 'Viper Advertising'. This dream was about to become a reality, and he had hoped to move to Kelowna, BC. His dream was cut short.
This Award has been established by his Mom and his Sister as a way of continuing Derek's dreams by contributing to the potential of a worthy Marketing student.

Criteria: this award is given to a student who best:

a. shows great promise, initiative, conscientious attitude, strong work ethic, and potential for success.
b. is actively involved in class, and shows leadership in Marketing "team activities."
c. has high achievement and demonstrates leadership in an extracurricular endeavor, preferably in athletics or the performing arts (Drama).
d. is involved in a balance of community, school, and work activities.
e. has enthusiasm, a special ability to get along with people, and is well
accepted by peers and staff

The amount of this Award will be $250 - to be repeated yearly

For D.S.S. students