Brittany Parker earns Governor General’s Academic Medal (Collegiate Bronze Level)

At Red Deer Polytechnic's 59th Convocation Ceremonies, Brittany Parker was awarded the Governor General’s Academic Medal (Collegiate Bronze Level) for achieving the highest academic standing among all graduates from Red Deer Polytechnic’s diploma-level programs. Parker completed an Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma, earning seven grades of A+ and a GPA of 4.0 during the 2022/2023 academic year. 

“To earn the Governor General’s Academic Medal takes hard work, commitment and effective time management,” says Dr. Paulette Hanna, Interim Vice President Academic. “Brittany has demonstrated these important skills throughout her time at Red Deer Polytechnic and we are very proud of her accomplishments. We wish Brittany well as she embarks on her career.”

This prestigious award is given to the student with highest academic standing upon completion of the final year of a diploma level, post-secondary program. Outstanding students in Canadian education institutions have been receiving the Governor General’s Academic Medal for almost 150 years. First presented in 1873 by the Earl of Dufferin, the medal recognizes and encourages academic excellence across Canada. The Government of Canada donates the bronze medal.

Parker and the entire Class of 2023 now join an esteemed group of more than 80,000 RDP alumni who are key contributors to industry and communities.