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.
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.
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. |
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. |