Carleton’s Kim Matheson, Vice-President of Research and International, and Master’s student Alyx Holden are among the nominees for the National Capital YMCA-YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. The awards will be given out at the National Arts Centre on Tuesday, May 31, 2011.
“I’m humbled to be included among such distinguished company,” says Matheson. “Through passionate dedication, these women have changed lives and enriched communities in the nation’s capital and beyond.”
Matheson was nominated for the Research and Development Health Sciences Award for excellence and significant contributions through her research and delivery of services in the area of health sciences by confronting discrimination and stigmatization of women with mental health issues. A mentor and leader, her work has significantly contributed to the health of the Ottawa community.
As an administrator and a hardworking educator, she assists vulnerable groups and students through tough times while advancing their knowledge of the societal and mental health issues affecting people around the world.
As an academic, she studies the link between social problems and mental health outcomes in an effort to help vulnerable populations get back on their feet with the help of their communities. Her dedication and continued research have played a significant part in the progress being made in the fields of mental health, which in turn has made things better for countless individuals.
Alyx Holden, a Master’s of Science student in biology at Carleton, has been nominated as one of two contenders for the National Capital YMCA-YWCA Young Women of Distinction Award.
Holden has distinguished herself at Carleton in her rigorous and original research in biology, in addition to the contributions she makes to campus life and student government as an elected science representative for the Carleton University Student Association (CUSA).
“University life and being a part of community-based organizations have exposed me to so many interesting and dedicated people,” says Holden. “It is easy to be inspired and motivated by them. I feel privileged to be included in this wonderful group of women.”
A scientist, athlete, teacher, mentor, and environmental and community activist, Holden helps others to achieve the excellence she has achieved. A black belt martial artist and instructor in Taekwondo, she works with children from all backgrounds and abilities, including a student with spina bifida who went on to win gold in a competition.
A supporter of children’s charity, she works with the Max Keeping Foundation to fulfill the wishes of local, low-income families. Outside of the classroom and lab, Holden helps provide primary health care to Aboriginal people at the Wabano Centre.
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For more information:
Chris Cline
Media Relations
Carleton University
613-520-2600, ext. 1391
Christopher_Cline@carleton.ca
Thursday, May 19, 2011 in News Releases
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