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KYNDA

Old Norse; verb.

To inspire, ignite, activate, awaken, stimulate, enkindle;

To light a candle, torch; 

To be kind.

In Honor of Henry Bartsch

Each year, this award is presented to an Alberta Canadian College of Funeral Service student who exemplifies the selfless giving characteristics of 

Henry Bartsch; 

a man who dedicated his life to serving others and making a difference.

Criteria

  • available to any second year student in good standing with CCFS

  • participates in an organization, club, event or exemplary related service(s) to make a difference 

  • improves their community or environment beyond the direct relationship to the position of employment  

  • makes a visible difference

  • participates in making a difference by commitment of action to persons or places, to improve the lives of others

  • goes above and beyond the calling of the profession 

The criteria listed for this award is a general overview and is in the spirit of "Making a Difference." It has no specific categories or requirements so as to encourage as many nominations/applications as possible.


To be considered for this award, candidates must submit: 

  • a letter of application, describing his or her activities of "making a difference" in the community and peoples lives,
  • a letter from his or her employer or colleague(s), and 
  • a letter from the person(s) or place where he or she participated, describing the way he or she made a difference.

Congratulations to the KYNDA Award Recipients!

Patrick Siedlecki

Class of 2024

Jessica Johnson

Class of 2023

Shelby Kiteley

Class of 2020

Jenna Barron

Class of 2020

Kati-Ann Kirchner

Class of 2019

(*Photo credit: The Funeral Chronicle)

Kimberley Walker

Class of 2018

(*Photo credit: The Funeral Chronicle)

Kynda Awards

Johanna Gordon

Class of 2018

(*Photo credit: The Funeral Chronicle)

Sponsors

Sheila Bartsch

Funeral Director, 

Past President of Alberta Funeral Service Association

Darwyn Bartsch

 Doctor of Physical Therapy

Credits

* Copyright The Funeral Chronicle.  

Thank you to The Funeral Chronicle for the photos provided. Used with permission.

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