PUC Celebrates 2025 Student Safety Award Winners

Sault Ste. Marie, ON (Friday, June 27, 2025)—PUC Services Inc. is proud to honour the next generation of safety leaders through our annual 2025 Student Safety Awards, celebrating 22 outstanding grade 8 students who have gone above and beyond to promote safety in their schools and communities.

Now in its fourth year, the awards program honours students who show outstanding leadership in health and safety awareness. Recipients are chosen based on teacher nominations, highlighting individuals who lead by example and consistently demonstrate a commitment to creating safe, respectful, and supportive learning environments.

The 2025 Student Safety Award Winners are:

“These students represent the kind of leadership we need to build safer communities,” said Janis Gartshore, Manager, Safety & Ops Support,  PUC Services Inc. “Their awareness, initiative, and responsibility are inspiring—not only to their classmates but to all of us at PUC who care deeply about community well-being.”

Since its launch in 2022, the PUC Student Safety Awards have recognized students who take a proactive approach to safety, whether through peer leadership, participation in school initiatives, or personal responsibility. The program is part of PUC’s broader effort to encourage youth engagement in safety education and to foster a culture of care from an early age. This year’s winners received personalized plaques and a commemorative prize to mark their achievements.

PUC congratulates all 22 recipients and thanks the teacher and support staff for their ongoing support in promoting health and safety across the community.

For more information about PUC’s community programs, please visit Student Safety Awards | PUC Services Inc.