2024 Fellowship Award & Honorary Degree Recipients

Fellowship Award Recipient

The Fellowship Award recognizes exceptional individual community members who have made an invaluable contribution to the College.

Headshot of Steve Barkhouse
Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence Fellowship Award
Steve Barkhouse
Owner, Amsted Design-Build
Watch Steve Barkhouse’s Convocation address here.

Honorary Degree Recipients

The Honorary Degree/Diploma recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to Algonquin College and the enrichment of its students; achieved notable accomplishments in a particular field of study, in their community or society; enhanced, promoted or contributed to the College’s image and reputation in Ontario and elsewhere; serves as a role model of community service to students, alumni and employees; and/or demonstrates the values of the College – Caring, Learning, Integrity and Respect.

Headshot of Graham Bird Headshot of Tomson Highway
School of Business and Hospitality Faculty of Arts, Media and Design
Graham Bird Tomson Highway
President and CEO, GBA Development and Project Management Indigenous playright, novelist, pianist and songwriter
Watch Graham Bird’s Convocation address here. Watch Tomson Highway’s Convocation address here.
Headshot of Chris Phillips Headshot of Dipak Roy
School of Health Studies (Honorary Degree) School of Advanced Technology (Honorary Degree)
Chris Phillips Dipak Roy
Businessperson; former Ottawa Senators hockey player Chair, D-TA Systems Inc.
Watch Chris Phillips’ Convocation address here. Watch Dipak Roy’s Convocation address here.