Stag Award
The Stag Awards were conceived in 1961 by the third Headmaster, E.R. Larsen. The award's purpose is to "recognize appreciatively all those who have contributed to the life and well-being of Shawnigan Lake School so that it can be said that Shawnigan is a better place in consequence of the contribution they have made."
In 1982, in addition to the Stag Award, the Shawnigan Award was initiated, given to female members of the Shawnigan community who have distinguished themselves in exactly the same way. To signal the beginning of the School's second century, in June 2016, the Stag Award and Shawnigan Award were collapsed into one, and are known simply as "Stag Awards." Women receive a gold stag lapel pin, and men receive a tie. While tie designs may have varied since 1961, the leaping stags pictured in the above photo has been used over the past decade. The Stag Awards continue to be awarded to staff from all departments across the campus – Education, Administration, and Operations – as well as to students. They remain one of the School's most prestigious awards.
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