The way to gain a good reputation, is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.
~Socrates~
Awards
2012 – Winner of Scholarship for Schulich School of Business certificate program
- Jessica received a scholarship in the form of approximately $1500 towards the “Media Leadership” course at the Schulich School of Business at York University in a certificate program put together by WIFT and Bell Media.
2009 - CBC Business of Broadcasting Mentorship Award
- Jessica won a Crystal Award through WIFT where she was trained and exposed to various business and creative aspects of drama & lifestyle development and production at CBC in Toronto. She completed the mentorship-training program in February 2009.
2009 - Scholarship Award
- Through the WIFT mentorship award, she won a $2000 scholarship towards Humber College’s certificate program called “Business Management for Media Professionals”, which she completed in 2010.
2007 - Toronto International Film Festival Wish Come True
- Jessica was selected to appear in an episode of “The List” (a Slice Network TV Series) where her wish of wearing a designer couture dress on the red carpet at the TIFF Opening Night screening and afterparty came true.
- For more details, watch the episode here
2004 - Award of Excellence in Screenwriting
- Upon graduation from the Toronto Film School, Jessica won an award and scholarship for the Best Screenwriter in the class of 2003/2004.
2004 - Award for Best Screenwriter
- At the TFS Film Festival, my short film “Footsteps” won for Best Screenwriting.
- Her lead female’s were nominated for Best Actress and her 22-min documentary “Whispers of the Hermitage” was nominated for Best Documentary.
2003 - “Follow Your Quest” Scholarship Award
- Upon graduating high school, I won a scholarship award given to one student clearly set on course to follow their dreams.
2003 - Award for Best Ensemble Play
- I performed in an ensemble play called “This is for you, Anna” for the Sears Drama Festival and we won best play at the Regional & Municipal level in 2003.
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Film producer wins CBC mentorship
Ancaster High grad looks to the future - By Mike Pearson, News Staff
ANCASTER NEWS Arts & Entertainment | Jan 02, 2009
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Press Release on CBC Mentorship Award
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New Generation of Wine AficionadosPhoto Published in Toronto Star | January 31, 2008
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Mount Hope's Jessica Jennings wins for Best Screenplay at Toronto Film School's Festival of Film
Glanbrook Gazette - By Mike Pearson | Feb. 25, 2005
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Ancaster High grad looks to the future - By Mike Pearson, News Staff
ANCASTER NEWS Arts & Entertainment | Jan 02, 2009
read article online here >>
Press Release on CBC Mentorship Award
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New Generation of Wine AficionadosPhoto Published in Toronto Star | January 31, 2008
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Mount Hope's Jessica Jennings wins for Best Screenplay at Toronto Film School's Festival of Film
Glanbrook Gazette - By Mike Pearson | Feb. 25, 2005
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Freelance Profile on Jessica Jennings featured in "Doers & Makers"
Photo Shoot & Interview with Jessica Jennings