The Rev. Aubrey R. Jones was Senior Minister at Centenary from 1954-1962.

A dedicated pastor, an outstanding preacher, he was a non-traditionalist, noted for his multi-media evening services, his CHML Pastor's Study radio program, his Dial-a-Thought messages, and his Lectures on the U.S.S.R.

He was made a member of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his distinguished war record, serving as a YMCA supervisor with the Canadian Bomber Command in Yorkshire, England.

His sudden premature death, January 9, 1962, saddened both his beloved Centenary congregation and the wider community.

In 1994 his contribution was further recognized by his induction posthumously into the Hamilton Gallery of Distinction.

2009 Recipient

Caroline Olsen completed an honours life science degree from McMaster University in 2009 and has subsequently returned to McMaster to study music. She is enjoying her third year with the Chancel Choir.

2008 Recipient

Graeme Ball, son of Karen Mathewson - a member of Chancel Choir - is currently attending McMaster University.

2007 Recipient

Sarah Kightley is the daughter of Suzanne Kightley - a member of our congregation and is currently attending McMaster University majoring in history, with future aspirations of becoming a teacher for the blind.

2006 Recipient

Marc Crans is a 2nd year engineering student at McMaster University. He has been a member of Centenary's security staff since September 2005. He is the grandson of Centenary members Chuck and Donna Crans.

2005 Recipient

Gord Simmons is enrolled in First Year Humanities at McMaster University. Having chosen to five straight into campus activities, Gord is already participating on the Executive of the Humanities Society and the Theatre and Film Society.

He has also started writing for the campus newspaper and acting in the McMaster musical, "Pippin", which is playing March 1 through 4. Next year, Gord will begin work towards a double major in Music and Film.

2004 Recipient

Leisha Dawson is the daughter of Donna Marie Dawson and is studying at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay.