Canadore College celebrated nine outstanding members of its alumni community at the 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony on Saturday, October 3.
The annual celebration recognized Canadore graduates whose professional achievements, leadership and contributions have made a lasting impact in their professions, communities and chosen fields. This year's inductees represented a diverse range of accomplishments in aerospace, skilled trades, Indigenous leadership, entrepreneurship, sport, education and community service.
"Every year, our Alumni Hall of Fame reminds us of the incredible impact Canadore graduates have made in their professions, their communities and around the world," said Dr. Sandra Efu, President and CEO of Canadore College. "This year's honourees represent the very best of what a Canadore education can inspire: leadership, innovation, perseverance, service and a commitment to creating opportunities for others. We were proud to welcome them home and celebrate their remarkable accomplishments."
The 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees were:
- Ellie Penasse
- Mair Greenfield
- Michelle Mulder
- Shane Eddy
- Mat McLeod
- George Burton
- Laura Rainer
- Glenn Cundari
- Michelle Cundari
Laura Rainer, Glenn Cundari and Michelle Cundari were recognized with the Dean McCubbin Legacy Award, an Alumni Hall of Fame category honouring individuals whose contributions have had a lasting and meaningful impact on Canadore College and its community.
"On behalf of the Canadore alumni community, it was an honour to recognize this year's outstanding inductees," said Tanya Bédard, President of the Canadore Alumni Board. "Their stories are incredibly diverse, but they share a common connection. Canadore played an important role in their journeys, and they have gone on to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. We were proud to celebrate their accomplishments and welcome them home to Canadore."
The ceremony, held at Canadore College's Aviation Campus, brought together alumni, family, friends and community members to celebrate the inductees' accomplishments and the enduring connection between Canadore and its graduates.
Learn more about the 2026 inductees at canadorecollege.ca/alumni/spotlight/alumni-hall-of-fame.
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