Claude Brulé, President and CEO of Algonquin College, announced the honorary degree recipients for the College's Spring Convocation ceremonies. Five distinguished leaders in their respective fields will be celebrated and recognized for their outstanding contributions and achievements.
"We are pleased to be honouring such a distinguished group who have excelled in their respective areas and made significant contributions to their individual fields," said Brulé. "We are particularly proud this year that four of the five honorees are Algonquin College graduates, which makes this celebration even more meaningful and memorable."
Perth Campus ceremonies will take place on June 5 and Pembroke Campus ceremonies will occur on June 13. Ottawa Campus and AC Online Campus ceremonies will take place between June 17 and June 20.
The honorees are:
- School of Health Studies
- Cameron Love, President and CEO, The Ottawa Hospital
- Pembroke Campus
- Jason Blaine, Canadian Country Music Artist
- Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence
- Patrick Moore, Acclaimed Carpenter, Amor Construction
- Faculty of Arts, Media and Design
- Christina Tessier, President and CEO, Ingenium
- School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies
- Peter Tilley, CEO, The Ottawa Mission
By the numbers for Ottawa, Pembroke, Perth and AC Online campuses:
- 10,958 graduates eligible to attend
- 14 ceremonies over six days
- 66 volunteer ambassadors supporting each ceremony
- Nine valedictorians
- Five honorees
More information is available on the Algonquin College convocation page.
For more information
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