The Reverend George Soutar
served as Senior Minister at Centenary United Church, Hamilton, 1962-1979.
A dedicated pastor, an avid
reader, he was a scholar and an educator noted for his teaching in the church.
He also taught comparative
religion courses in schools and Community College.
Prior to his ministry at
Centenary, he ministered for several years in Northern Ontario as well as
serving as a Navy Chaplain.
His premature death,
December 7, 1979 saddened both his beloved Centenary congregation and the
wider community.
This award was established
in order to recognize the Reverend Soutar's excellence and scholarship.
It is awarded for highest
standing in general proficiency upon completion of thirty credits at Emmanuel
College.
