Eleven recipients will be recognized at the 2018 Alumni of Distinction Awards

Posted on Wednesday, August 1st, 2018

Every year, Algonquin College celebrates the incredible achievements of its alumni through the Alumni of Distinction Awards. These awards honour the extraordinary contributions our graduates make to the community while achieving career success. Meet the 2018 recipients!

Donna Dooher

Alumna of the Year: Donna Dooher

Chef and Owner, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen
Culinary Arts, Cook Training – Class of 1983

John Liptak

Apprenticeship: John Liptak

President and CEO, OakWood
General Carpenter – Class of 1978
Rick Young

 

 

Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Purchasing, Maple Leaf Foods
Business Marketing – Class of 1978

 

Elaine Kicknosway

Changing Lives: Elaine Kicknosway

Co-Founder, National Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Network
Early Childhood Education – Class of 1989
Kevin Newell

Community Services: Kevin Newell

Deputy Paramedic Chief, Ottawa Paramedic Service
Ambulance and Emergency Care (Paramedic) – Class of 1985

 

Marie-Cecile (Cezin) Nottaway-Wawatie

Creative Arts and Design: Marie-Cecile (Cezin) Nottaway-Wawatie

Chef and Owner, Wawatay Catering
Chef Training and Culinary Management – Class of 2004
Kyla Cullain

Health Sciences: Kyla Cullain

Co-Founder and Director, BuildAble
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Class of 2008

 

Len Reynen

Recent Graduate: Len Reynen

Public Relations, Canadian Mental Health Association
Public Relations – Class of 2017
Michael O’Byrne

 

Rena Bowen Volunteer Award of Excellence: Michael O’Byrne

News at Noon Anchor, CTV News
Journalism – Class of 1982

 

Stuart Russell

Technology: Stuart Russell

Co-Founder and CTO, You.i TV
Electronics Engineering Technology – Class of 1995

Hydro Ottawa

Alumni Employer of the Year: Hydro Ottawa

Electrical Distribution Utility

 

 

 


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