The E.R.I. Group has announced this year’s winners of the Richard MIller Education Award, providing financial assistance and encouragement to individuals who wish to further their education or training.

The award has been presented to applicants from E.R.I. member companies for more than 20 years.

Carson McComb, Peyten Hanson, Erin Eileen Feeleus, Nate Haugen, Victor Hugo de Sousa de Melo and Molly Powell Rideout were each presented with a $1,000 cheque to help further their education.

“We congratulate each of them on their success and wish them well in their chosen vocations,” said E.R.I. Group in a statement.

“We also applaud all of our applicants this year with furthering their training or education.

“The E.R.I. Group and the Richard Miller Scholarship Selection Committee are very pleased to be able to help recognize deserving individual members of the E.R.I. family who are motivated to improve their potential for personal fulfillment and make a meaningful contribution to society.”

Carson McComb of Kelowna, British Columbia has completed his Undergraduate Degree achieving his Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia. This year Carson will be attending his first year of a 4-year program at the University of Alberta Medicine with the ultimate goal of obtaining his Doctor of Medicine Degree. .

Peyten Hanson of Spruce Grove, Alberta is entering her first year of a Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Peyten is starting her postsecondary education towards her ultimate goal of becoming a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Erin Eileen Feeleus of Headingley, Manitoba is entering her third year of studies at the University of Winnipeg in the Faculty of Education. While attending school, Erin has also been working in childcare these past four years at a daycare center which has given her the opportunity to broaden her experience with children of all ages. Erin’s ultimate goal is to become a teacher in order to contribute to the development of the next generation.

Nate Haugen of Blackstock, Ontario is attending his first year of studies in Mechanical Technology at Durham College. Nate was selected this year to compete at the Ontario Skills Competition (Provincial finals for Motive Power) where he finished in second place.

Victor Hugo de Sousa de Melo of Granby, Quebec came to Quebec in 2022 from Brazil. Victor’s goal is to become a general surgeon. He is currently enrolled at Centre regional intégré de formation where he is in the process of completing formation Générale a certificate needed to pursue his education in Canada since his Diploma from Brazil is not recognized in Canada.

Molly Powell Rideout of Sussex, New Brunswick is attending her first year of studies in Forest Technology at Maritime College of Forest Technology.

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