October 6th, 2025
Commissionaires Nova Scotia’s Board of Governors awarded five educational awards to family members of serving commissionaires. Each year, these awards are presented to students who demonstrate academic excellence, dedication, and a commitment to making a difference in their communities.
This year, five deserving students received awards presented by CNS Board member, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret’d) Anne Espenant, to help further their post-secondary studies in schools across the Maritimes:
Jersey Archambault from Yarmouth, NS – 1st Year Social Services, NSCC Burridge Campus
Sponsored by grandfather, Marc Archambault, Commissionaire at Marlant/DND Dockyard and Detail 85.
Sierra Kelly from Windsor, NS – 1st Year Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Dalhousie University
Sponsored by grandfather, Howard Rideout, Commissionaire at Kings Edgehill School.
Lane Pittman from Dartmouth, NS – 1st Year Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Saint Mary’s University
Sponsored by father, Robert Pittman, Commissionaire at Detail 85.
Staci-Ann Morgan from Truro, NS – 1st Year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, UPEI – Atlantic Veterinary College
Sponsored by father, Jason Morgan, Commissionaire at Fire Hall CFB Greenwood.
Quinton Gagnon from Halifax, NS – 2nd Year Bachelor of Arts (Theatre), Acadia University
Sponsored by father, Patrice Gagnon, Commissionaire at Halifax Port Authority.
The CNS Educational Awards were first presented in 2002. Since then, the Board has awarded more than $155,000 in funding to help commissionaires and their families pursue higher education. Over the years, recipients have gone on to build successful careers in diverse fields, including medicine, law, business, education, nursing, engineering, and more.
The program continues to demonstrate the organization’s commitment to supporting not only commissionaires themselves but also their families, helping them reach their educational goals and inspiring future generations of leaders, caregivers, and innovators.
Commissionaires Nova Scotia congratulates this year’s recipients and wishes them every success in their studies. Their dedication and ambition reflect the very values that define our organization: service, integrity, and community.
