Algonquin College hosts Alumni of Distinction Awards Gala
Posted on Tuesday, September 25th, 2018
OTTAWA — On Thursday, Sept. 27, join President Cheryl Jensen at Algonquin College’s second annual Alumni of Distinction Awards Gala. The event will bring together business and community leaders as we honour the important social and economic contributions that Algonquin College alumni make in the community, in Canada and around the world.
Come celebrate the passion and achievements of our distinguished alumni.
2018 Award Recipients:
Alumna of the Year: Donna Dooher
Chef and Owner, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen
Culinary Arts, Cook Training – Class of 1983
President and CEO, OakWood
General Carpenter – Class of 1978
Senior Vice President, Operations, Supply Chain & Purchasing, Maple Leaf Foods
Business Marketing – Class of 1978
Changing Lives: Elaine Kicknosway
Co-Founder, National Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Network
Early Childhood Education – Class of 1989
Community Services: Kevin Newell
Deputy Paramedic Chief, Ottawa Paramedic Service
Ambulance and Emergency Care (Paramedic) – Class of 1985
Creative Arts and Design: Marie-Cecile (Cezin) Nottaway-Wawatie
Chef and Owner, Wawatay Catering
Chef Training and Culinary Management – Class of 2004
Co-Founder and Director, BuildAble
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Class of 2008
Public Relations, Canadian Mental Health Association
Public Relations – Class of 2017
Rena Bowen Volunteer Award of Excellence: Michael O’Byrne
News at Noon Anchor, CTV News
Journalism – Class of 1982
Technology: Stuart Russell
Co-Founder and CTO, You.i TV
Electronics Engineering Technology – Class of 1995
Alumni Employer of the Year: Hydro Ottawa
Electrical Distribution Utility
***Advance interviews can be arranged upon request; media need to RSVP to attend***
Event Details
Date: Thursday, September 27, 2018
Time: 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Location: Algonquin College – Ottawa Campus, Minto Hall (ACCE/CA Building) – 1385 Woodroffe Avenue
Media Contact:
Chris Lackner
Communications Officer
Algonquin College
Office: 613-727-4723 ext. 2091
Mobile: 613-220-3479
lacknec@algonquincollege.com
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