Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College, announced five names of notable leaders in their respective fields who will be awarded honorary degrees at the College's Ottawa Campus Spring Convocation ceremonies at the Canadian Tire Centre.
"Each honoree, with diverse careers and unique journeys, epitomizes success and innovation in their respective fields," stated President Brulé. "Their remarkable accomplishments make them valuable additions to our ceremonies, enriching our graduates' convocation with their wisdom and guidance."
Perth Campus ceremonies will take place on June 6, 2024 and Pembroke ceremonies will occur on June 14, 2024. Ottawa Campus and AC Online Campus ceremonies will take place between June 18, 2024 and June 21, 2024.
This year features a special presentation of the Fellowship Award, which has only been presented once before in the College's history. The Fellowship Award recognizes exceptional individual community members who have made an invaluable contribution to the College. The award is being presented this year to Steve Barkhouse.
The honorees are:
Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (Fellowship Award)
Steve Barkhouse, Owner, Amsted Design-Build
School of Business and Hospitality
Graham Bird, President and CEO, GBA Development and Project Management
Faculty of Arts, Media and Design
Tomson Highway, Indigenous playwright, novelist, pianist and songwriter
School of Advanced Technology
Dipak Roy, Chair, D-TA Systems Inc.
School of Wellness, Public Safety & Community Studies
Chris Phillips, businessperson; former Ottawa Senators hockey player
By the numbers for Ottawa, Perth, Pembroke and AC Online campuses:
- 12,486 graduates
- 12 ceremonies over six days
- Nine valedictorians
- Five honorees
More information is available on the Algonquin College convocation Convocation website.
For more information
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