Algonquin College to Honour Accomplished Alumni at Fifth Annual Alumni of Distinction Awards Gala

Posted on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021

Algonquin College is honouring the recipients of its fifth-annual Alumni of Distinction Awards at a virtual gala on Thursday, September 30 (7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.).

The event will officially celebrate 10 Algonquin College alumni for their outstanding professional and community contributions, plus an employer from our campus communities who has empowered our graduates to make a difference.

This year’s honourees have demonstrated remarkable dedication to the well-being of others. They include a best-selling author, prominent federal civil servant, distinguished First Nations poet, influential journalist, and constable with a decades-long history of volunteerism and leadership, as well as dedicated health professionals and one of this city’s top chefs.

“Our 2021 Alumni of Distinction recipients are community leaders and builders who exemplify Algonquin College’s mission to transform hopes and dreams into lifelong success,” said Mark Savenkoff, Algonquin College’s Vice President, Advancement.

Media are invited to RSVP to the AC Communications team in order to view the online gala as Algonquin honours its 2021 Algonquin College Alumni of Distinction:

  • Apprenticeship Award: Adam Vettorel – Co-owner and Chef, North & Navy and Cantina Gia
  • Business Award: Michael Wood – former CMO & Partner, Ottawa Special Events
  • Changing Lives Award: Tom Sidney– Councillor, Town of Renfrew; Clinical Manager, Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre
  • Community Services Award: Crystal Martin-Lapenskie– President and CEO, Okpik Consulting; President, National Inuit Youth Council
  • Creative Arts & Design Award: Joseph A. Dandurand – Poet; Director, Kwantlen Cultural Centre
  • Health Sciences Award: Kim Franchina– Registered Nurse at St. Patrick’s Home of Ottawa Foundation
  • Brian Fraser Recent Graduate: Carl Clergé– Risk Analyst at Export Development Canada
  • Rena Bowen Volunteer of the Year Award: Jeffrey Lalonde– Constable, Cornwall Police Services
  • Technology Award: Marc Brouillard– Chief Technology Officer, Government of Canada; Acting Chief Information Officer, Government of Canada; Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
  • Employer of the Year:Mercury Filmworks
  • Alumna of the Year: Patricia Boal– Co-anchor, CTV Ottawa News

More information on the awards, recipients, and virtual celebration is available here.

For more information or to RSVP for the live virtual event, please contact the Algonquin College Communications department.

 

Media Contacts:

Bruce Hickey

Communications Officer

Algonquin College

hickeyb@algonquincollege.com

 

Chris Lackner

Communications Manager

Algonquin College

Phone: 613-727-4723 ext. 2091

lacknec@algonquincollege.com


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